Post box on Ely Place

Explorer Tom Shop on Baggot Street Lower has segmental-headed windows that are unusual on this street, giving it a bit of character. It’s late nineteenth-century and has some original pilastered frames surviving. Tell me what it thinks of the modern glass boxes next door; I bet it’s rolling its eyes.

Explorer Tom Merrion Hotel, formerly Mornington House, is reputedly where Wellington was born, so it carries the weight of empire on its Georgian shoulders. It’s been a hotel now, which means it’s seen more awkward breakfasts and missed checkouts than any other building in Dublin. Ha! The weather hates it too!

Explorer Tom Statue of Surgeon-Major Parke in County Dublin claims to be the first Irishman across Africa, which sounds like he cheated by taking a shortcut through the Sahara, so keep an eye out for him strutting about.

Explorer Tom National Museum of Ireland, Natural History in County Dublin is known locally as the Dead Zoo. That's a great name! There's a statue of a doctor who sucked poison from an arrow. Go find that statue and check his facial expression for pain.

Explorer Tom National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street in County Dublin sits on a street named after a county, which is confusing because it's in Dublin. It's full of history you probably won't understand. Find the oldest object and try to date it by its smell!

Explorer Tom Oscar Wilde Memorial has three statues arguing about who looks best. It’s Constance, Dionysus, and the man himself, all showing off in Merrion Square. Take their picture before they get bored.

Explorer Tom Park in Dublin is St Stephen's Green, which was enclosed way back in 1664. They gave out ninety-nine year leases to people by ballot. It’s one of the oldest squares, so walk around like you own the place.

Explorer Tom James Joyce in County Dublin has a bust looking sternly at passersby. He’s probably writing a novel about your haircut. Don’t make eye contact, it’s distracting.

Explorer Tom Another Bigleaf Maple in County Dublin, this one pretending it doesn't know I'm here. It’s probably posting about its 'roots' on social media, acting like a deep thinker when it's just a tree. Bring your own legend, I've run out of facts for you.

Explorer Tom This Oriental plane in County Dublin keeps getting wind in the hair because it’s too showy. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you’re in a painting that costs more than your rent.

Explorer Tom Burning of the Custom House in County Dublin was a bargain gone wrong with fire involved. It looks dramatic from a distance, which is good for photos. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Battle of Rathmines in County Dublin is where the Royalists tried to attack Dublin but got a bit stuck on the hills. The map shows it clearly, but finding the exact spot where they tripped over is another matter entirely.