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- Endeavour: Bay of Kirkwall, Wide Firth, Orkney — Orkney Islands, Scotland Steam Trawler (20th Century), Trawler (first World War) Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Endeavour: Bay of Kirkwall, Wide Firth, Orkney as Steam…
Engine Arm Aqueduct, Birmingham Canal Wolverhampton Level — Sandwell, England Listed building The National Heritage List for England records Engine Arm Aqueduct, Birmingham Canal Wolverhampton Level as a listed…
Engine House, Maesteg Cornstores, Llynfi Iron Works, Cambrian Iron Works, Maesteg — Bridgend, Wales Engine House Explorer Tom Engine House, Maesteg Cornstores is from the 19th Century and smells like industry and iron. It was part of the Llynfi Iron Works! I bet the gears are still stuck in second gear. Find any rusted machinery for me to ogle at.
English holly — County Donegal, Ireland English holly Explorer Tom English holly in County Donegal had an escape plan involving its berries and a very determined squirrel who never quite pulled it off. The tree just stands there looking smug about the whole failed heist, knowing full well that nobody is coming for it. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.- English holly — County Kerry, Ireland English holly Explorer Tom English holly in County Kerry was the site where a priest lost a bet about how many berries it could produce by Christmas. It’s a classic Irish hedge tree with sharp leaves that will punish anyone who hugs it too tightly. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
Ernest Shackleton — County Kildare, Ireland Memorial Explorer Tom Ernest Shackleton in County Kildare is a statue that probably feels out of place next to all these Irish hills, but he’s standing his ground like a true explorer. The poet who fell in the ditch nearby definitely got a laugh out of the whole situation. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
Erraid — Argyll and Bute, Scotland Island Explorer Tom Erraid has caught my eye in Argyll and Bute. I bet a island with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Eton College — Windsor and Maidenhead, England Registered park or garden The National Heritage List for England records Eton College as a registered park or garden at Grade II. The saved point…
European ash — County Tipperary, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Tipperary would write on its dating profile: 'Tall, green, slightly leafy, looking for someone who doesn't mind a bit of branch snacking.' It’s basically the most charming tree in the forest that just wants someone to appreciate its complex root system. Go in good boots and better humour.- European ash — County Tipperary, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Tipperary would order a full chippy with extra gravy and a side of chips shaped like its own leaves, because it likes to eat like a king. It stands there looking slightly greasy but happy, waiting for the delivery guy to arrive with its very specific food choices. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
- European ash — County Westmeath, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Westmeath is standing tall after a local priest lost a bet about how many leaves it has and now refuses to speak to him. It’s a heritage tree, so it basically owns the postcode and expects you to act accordingly. Tell your mates you found it first.
- European ash — County Waterford, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Waterford somehow ended up in the wrong place, probably because it got confused on its way to a different forest. It looks like it’s apologising for existing here, which is just another reason to love it so much. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
- European ash — County Tipperary, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Tipperary would tell its younger self to stop worrying about the wind and just enjoy being tall and green without overthinking every rustle of a leaf. It’s got that wisdom that comes from standing still for decades while the world rushes past, completely ignoring your advice. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
- European ash — County Roscommon, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Roscommon would have given Saint Patrick a real headache if he’d tried to move it out of Ireland. It’s just standing there with its big leaves, acting like it hasn't got a single disease problem at all. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
- European ash — County Westmeath, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Westmeath would do absolutely fine on a reality show because it never panics, just stands there judging everyone's fashion choices from above. It’s got that calm energy that makes you want to sit down and stop talking for a bit. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
- European ash — County Westmeath, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Westmeath is guarding a hidden treasure that I am ninety percent certain is just an old biscuit tin left by a previous explorer. The tree doesn't care, it just keeps growing bigger while we all scramble around looking for gold coins. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
- European ash — County Waterford, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Waterford has had more names than I have exes, and it still hasn’t settled on one yet. It’s basically a chameleon of the tree world, changing its identity every time the wind blows a bit differently. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
- European ash — County Tipperary, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Tipperary knows the shortcut through its branches isn't actually a shortcut at all, but rather a very slow, leafy detour that takes three hours longer. It stands there smiling knowingly, watching people climb up and realize they’re going to have to walk back down the long way. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
- European ash — County Tipperary, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Tipperary inspired a bad poem about its leaves falling like tears of regret, which nobody remembers writing but everyone secretly agrees was terrible. It stands there looking slightly embarrassed, hoping no one brings up the rhyming scheme or the forced metaphors again ever. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
- European ash — County Galway, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash does weird things when nobody’s looking, like rearranging its own shadows to look like a different tree entirely. I swear I saw a leaf detach itself and float sideways just to confuse the pigeons in the area yesterday morning. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
- European ash — County Galway, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash is hiding a scandal about a stolen hat from 1923 that it’s kept tucked away in a hollow branch ever since. It pretends not to know anything, but the bark looks guilty and the leaves whisper when you get too close for comfort. Visit, then text me what you think. I’ll pretend to read it.
- European ash — County Galway, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash would give you two stars for visiting because your shoes were scuffed and you didn’t tip the root system properly. It has high standards and expects you to appreciate its height without looking up too hard or straining your neck badly. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
- European ash — County Tipperary, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Tipperary would use its lotto win to buy a really expensive hat to protect itself from the sun, because it thinks style is more important than photosynthesis. It stands there dreaming of silk accessories and luxury root treatments, completely ignoring the fact that it’s just a tree right now. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
- European ash — County Tipperary, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Tipperary is absolutely killing it at the county fair, standing taller than everyone else and looking far too smug about its own bark. It thinks it has a real shot at winning the 'Most Attitude' prize this year. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
- European ash — County Galway, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash wants its tombstone to say 'He was tall, he was cool, and he never once dropped a leaf on your head.' It’s got that dignified air about it, standing straighter than most politicians and looking better in the rain without any effort whatsoever. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
- European ash — County Galway, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash remembers when the builder was thinking about putting a swing here but decided against it because of the wind speed. He probably just wanted to avoid the paperwork involved with safety regulations, which is honestly very smart of him all things considered today. Tell the next person you meet it’s haunted. It might be.
- European ash — County Westmeath, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Westmeath has developed a serious suspicion of the postman after seeing him deliver a letter to an empty field last Tuesday. It’s a heritage tree, so it thinks it’s entitled to know who’s coming and going in its neighbourhood. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
- European ash — County Galway, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash started as a bet between two lads in the pub who couldn't agree on which tree looked more imposing at dusk. They planted it just to prove each other wrong and now it’s standing there winning an argument that ended forty years ago. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
- European ash — County Clare, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Clare had a New Year’s resolution to grow one more leaf per year, but it’s been stuck at zero for decades now. It’s basically just a stick pretending to be a tree, waiting for spring that never quite comes. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
- European ash — County Westmeath, Ireland European ash Explorer Tom European ash in County Westmeath was saved by a hero nobody remembers, who probably just tripped over the roots and accidentally pruned it into shape. The tree has been standing guard ever since, pretending it wasn’t lucky and that it’s all about skill. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
European Beech — County Donegal, Ireland European Beech Explorer Tom European Beech in County Donegal is a tree that pretends to be from somewhere warmer but lives here anyway. Vikings once got lost looking for it and ended up in a bog instead, which was definitely not their fault. Give it a respectful wave; don’t lean on it, it’s old and grumpy.- European Beech — County Galway, Ireland European Beech Explorer Tom European Beech makes a sound at night that sounds exactly like someone trying to remember a song they heard as a child but can’t quite get right. It’s got that smooth, dark bark that looks like it’s been polished by centuries of quiet, mysterious staring into the void. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
- European Beech — County Donegal, Ireland European Beech Explorer Tom European Beech in County Donegal would cope on a reality show by just standing there while everyone else argues about who gets to eat first. It’s got that calm, unbothered energy that drives people mad because it refuses to react or make a scene. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
- European Beech — County Galway, Ireland European Beech Explorer Tom European Beech is secretly proud of the potato it grew in 1952 which was so large it won a prize at the local market. It still holds that memory close to its heart, or root system, whichever you want to call it honestly these days. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
- European Beech — County Donegal, Ireland European Beech Explorer Tom European Beech in County Donegal would complain to the council about the lack of shade during peak afternoon hours and the noise from the tractors. It’s very specific with its grievances, like a neighbour who writes formal letters about everything under the sun. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
- European Beech — County Tipperary, Ireland European Beech Explorer Tom European Beech in County Tipperary was nearly sold off as a horse once, which is a bit of a stretch for anyone who has seen the thing. It just stands there looking dignified, like it knows exactly how ridiculous that story actually is. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.
- European Beech — County Westmeath, Ireland European Beech Explorer Tom European Beech in County Westmeath is wondering what the builder was really thinking when they decided to plant it right next to a busy road. It’s a stately tree that has seen plenty of traffic, but it still tries to look dignified despite the noise. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
- European Beech — County Westmeath, Ireland European Beech Explorer Tom European Beech in County Westmeath claims to hear everything through its walls, including your embarrassing phone calls and your questionable cooking attempts from last night. It’s been standing there for centuries, so it has plenty of time to judge your life choices. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
European Crab Apple — County Roscommon, Ireland European Crab Apple Explorer Tom European Crab Apple in County Roscommon claims to be three hundred years old, but I think it’s just lying to get more attention from tourists. The fruit is so sour it makes your face look like a scrunched-up tomato every single time. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.- European Crab Apple — County Galway, Ireland European Crab Apple Explorer Tom The European Crab Apple in County Galway would bring a bottle of cheap rosé and a terrible pun to any party it attended. It’s got that kind of chaotic energy, so get a photo with it before it gets a better agent and starts charging for its autographs on the branch.
European hornbeam — County Wicklow, Ireland European hornbeam Explorer Tom European hornbeam in County Wicklow brings a massive wheel of brie to every party, which is bold but honestly quite effective for breaking the ice. It’s got that sophisticated, cheesy charm that keeps everyone coming back for more. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
European Pear — County Dublin, Ireland European Pear Explorer Tom European Pear in County Dublin does weird things when nobody's looking, like plotting how to drop its fruit on your head with precision. It’s been doing this for years, and honestly, you’re starting to look like you’ve earned it. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
European Yew — County Westmeath, Ireland European Yew Explorer Tom European Yew in County Westmeath has a family tree that is mostly made up, which fits perfectly with how I tell my stories around campfires. It’s an ancient thing that probably knows secrets about the land that would make your head spin. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.- European Yew — County Roscommon, Ireland European Yew Explorer Tom European Yew in County Roscommon would bring a bottle of poison and a smile to any party it ever attended. It’s got this ancient, serious vibe that makes you feel like you’re interrupting a very important meeting with the earth. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
- European Yew — County Roscommon, Ireland European Yew Explorer Tom European Yew in County Roscommon makes a weird creaking sound at night that sounds like it’s clearing its throat before a speech. It’s been standing there for centuries and is just waiting for someone to finally appreciate its quiet dignity. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
- European Yew — County Donegal, Ireland European Yew Explorer Tom European Yew in County Donegal is a yew, which means it’s tough, old, and probably poisonous if you look at it wrong. It’s the kind of tree that survives empires and bad haircuts. Bring your own legend, I've run out, make up a story about a dragon living in its branches.
- European Yew — County Dublin, Ireland European Yew Explorer Tom European Yew: Legend says a queen once visited this yew and left a promise she never kept, which explains its long face. It’s been waiting for that royal apology for centuries while just standing there looking stern and slightly judgmental. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
- European Yew — County Tipperary, Ireland European Yew Explorer Tom European Yew in County Tipperary took about forty cups of tea to build its current level of smugness, and it shows every single time you look at it. It has the perfect amount of attitude to make you feel small without trying too hard. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
- European Yew — County Dublin, Ireland European Yew Explorer Tom European Yew in County Dublin thinks it's a shortcut, but it's really just a very slow walk through time that nobody asked for. You'll find yourself stretching every muscle because you've been standing here too long, wondering if the tree is waiting for you to say something clever or if you're just blocking its light.
- European Yew — County Dublin, Ireland European Yew Explorer Tom European Yew in County Dublin is having a massive drama with the nearest tree, probably over who gets more sunlight or whose roots are invading the other's personal space. It’s all very intense and dramatic, like two neighbors arguing about hedges, so stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug while you watch.
- European Yew — County Wicklow, Ireland European Yew Explorer Tom European Yew in County Wicklow has a massive ongoing argument with the nearest oak about who looks better in the wind. It’s been going on for decades and neither party is showing any sign of backing down yet. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
Evlagh More — County Cavan, Ireland Mountain / peak Explorer Tom Evlagh More in County Cavan rates visitors based on how loudly they complain about the wind. Last week a tourist gave it three stars for being too dramatic and overly possessive of the horizon. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Ewelme Watercress Beds & Local Nature Reserve — South Oxfordshire, England Nature reserve Ewelme Watercress Beds & Local Nature Reserve is shown as a nature reserve on the public map of South Oxfordshire. The…
Ewood Park — Blackburn with Darwen, England Stadium Explorer Tom Ewood Park has caught my eye in Blackburn with Darwen. I bet a stadium with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Exeter Cathedral — Exeter, England Heritage attraction Exeter Cathedral is shown as a heritage attraction on the public map of Exeter. The saved point is the map point or the…
Exeter War Memorial — Exeter, England Memorial Exeter War Memorial is shown as a memorial on the public map of Exeter. The saved point is the map point or the centre…- Exmouth Cricket Club — East Devon, England Large sports centre Exmouth Cricket Club is recorded as a named large sports centre in East Devon. It is mapped for cricket. The point is…
Eye Castle — Mid Suffolk, England Listed building The National Heritage List for England records Eye Castle as a listed building at Grade I. The saved point comes from…- Fahan Graveyard — County Donegal, Ireland Graveyard Explorer Tom Fahan Graveyard holds a cross-slab that measures exactly 2.1m high and only 0.18m thick, yet its top is deliberately worked into a triangle. I keep trying to visualize how you cut a perfect triangle out of such a slim slab without it snapping in half.
- Fairfax House Museum — York, England Museum Fairfax House Museum is shown as a museum on the public map of York. The saved point is the map point or the centre of…
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