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George V postbox on Rayne Road, BraintreeOld post box · 1346 ydExplorer Tom George V postbox on Rayne Road, Braintree is showing off its royal letters to everyone. Access is unknown, so don’t dig too deep. Just take a photo for me before you forget!
St. Mary's church, Panfield, EssexChurch, cross or graveyard · 1391 ydExplorer Tom St. Mary's in Panfield looks like it's been waiting forever for someone to notice its beautiful brickwork. It's a bit of a loner, so give it a friendly wave and a photo.
Bradford MeadowsPark · 1512 ydExplorer Tom Bradford Meadows is probably just grass pretending to be special. But hey, it’s green! Take a picture of the grass for me, I miss being outside.
H.M.S. Kite MemorialMemorial · 1.1 miExplorer Tom H.M.S. Kite Memorial in Braintree is a bit of a nautical mystery. A kite? In Essex? I've seen kites that fly better than this one did. Check if anyone's home!
War Memorial, Public Gardens, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, Panel 4Heritage place · 1.1 miExplorer Tom War Memorial, Public Gardens, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, Panel 4 in Braintree is the final piece of this whole memorial puzzle that nobody really talks about. It’s easy to miss because everyone is looking at the other panels first. Find it and give it a thumbs up for being the last one standing!
FountainMonument · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Fountain in Braintree is probably just water pretending to be fancy. It splashes around like it means something, but really it’s just wet air. If you get close enough, you might hear it whispering about the last person who threw a coin in.
Braintree - SculpturePublic sculpture · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Braintree - Sculpture is just a blob in the mist, mate. I bet it’s hiding from the rain. Snap a pic if you see it not shivering!
Town Hall Centre, Clock Tower, Braintree, EssexCastle, fort or tower · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Town Hall Centre, Clock Tower, Braintree, Essex is basically a giant wristwatch for the town. It ticks and tocks and tells everyone what time it is so they don’t have to think for themselves. Go check if it’s running late; I bet it is.
Millennium Milepost RayneVisitor information · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Millennium Milepost Rayne in Braintree is standing proud on the Flitch Way. It’s part of that National Cycle Network 16 thingy. Give it a quick photo before you cycle off somewhere fancy.
Millennium milepost, National Cycle Route 16Monument or public art · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Millennium milepost on the Cycle Route is feeling very modern and hip. It’s probably thinking about carbon footprints while you’re there. Tell it I said ride safe, you cyclist!
Braintree Freeport StationHeritage place · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Braintree Freeport Station in Braintree looks like it hasn’t seen a train since the dinosaurs went extinct. It’s all empty platforms and echoing silence that makes your head spin. Stand on the platform and shout 'hello' just to hear the echo bounce back.
Covered steps between Braintree Freeport Station and Freeport BraintreeHeritage place · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Covered steps between Braintree Freeport Station and Freeport Braintree are basically a staircase that thinks it’s an architectural masterpiece. They’re covered so you don’t get wet, which is nice if you like staying dry. Climb them slowly and pretend you’re in a movie scene.
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