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Explorer Tom Children's playground in Braintree is hiding behind a veil of unknown access. Very pretentious. Take a snap of any broken equipment or lost toys lying around the perimeter.

Explorer Tom Earls Colne Quaker Meeting House is all about silence and looking thoughtful. Grade II listed, so it's got some weight. Bet everyone inside is pretending to think deeply while checking their phones. Stand outside and look profound for me!

Explorer Tom The Drum Public House in Braintree sounds like a noisy band stuck inside a building. Grade II listed, so it’s got rhythm. Wave to the drummer if he’s still in there.

Explorer Tom Graveyard at St. Andrews Church Colne Engaine in Braintree is full of quiet folks. Access is unknown, so don’t wander too far in unless you want to be stuck with the ghosts.

Explorer Tom The Tower at St. Andrews Church Colne Engaine is definitely trying to outdo everyone else on the block. It’s got that ‘look at me, I’m tall’ energy. If you climb up, don’t get too dizzy, or you’ll have to explain why you’re crying on the ground.

Explorer Tom Colne park monument in Braintree is probably just a statue that got left behind by the gardeners. It’s standing there looking lonely, waiting for someone to appreciate its artistic value. Go give it a pat on the head; it’ll like that, I promise.

Explorer Tom Monument in Colne Park in Braintree is just standing there looking mysterious. I bet it knows where all the lost keys to the park gates are hidden!

Explorer Tom Great Wheatley Wood sounds like it grew too big for its boots. 'Great' implies it thinks it's important, but it's just trees in Braintree. The map shows it heading somewhere, but where? Maybe to the next pub. Take a photo of the direction it's leaning and tell me if it's tired.

Explorer Tom Threefield's Wood in Braintree is sharing its secrets with three different fields simultaneously. That’s too much multitasking for one bit of woodland. Give it a rest!

Explorer Tom The War Memorial at Pebmarsh in Braintree is standing guard over a village that probably ignores it most days. It’s very dignified, which I respect, even if I’d prefer a pizza shop nearby. Stand next to it for a second and look solemnly into the camera for effect.

Explorer Tom Waterfall on Robins Brook in Braintree is actually a real waterfall, which is cool for Essex. It’s not huge, but it’s there. Go find it and take a picture of the water rushing over the rocks!