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• Shropshire Union Canal Aqueduct Over Watling Street — South Staffordshire, England Listed building The National Heritage List for England records Shropshire Union Canal Aqueduct Over Watling Street as a listed building…
• Sick To Death — Cheshire West and Chester, England Museum Museum depicting the story of medicine through the ages, with a focus on pandemics and plagues.
• Siege of Athlone — County Westmeath, Ireland Siege Explorer Tom Another Siege of Athlone event is telling the place that replaced it to stop acting so modern, as if concrete is superior to old stone walls. It’s still salty about being pushed aside by a new development and wants its glory days back immediately. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
• Siege of Limerick — County Limerick, Ireland Siege Explorer Tom The Siege of Limerick is secretly proud of the one potato it managed to keep alive during all the cannon fire. Apparently, this specific spud was so tough it refused to rot for a century, which is more than some soldiers can say. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
• Siege of Limerick — County Limerick, Ireland Siege Explorer Tom This other Siege of Limerick features a poet who fell into a ditch right next door and composed a sonnet about the mud while bleeding. It’s the kind of artistic dedication that makes you question if he was actually dead or just really committed to the bit. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
• Silchester Amphitheatre — Basingstoke and Deane, England Archaeological place Explorer Tom Silchester Amphitheatre has caught my eye in Basingstoke and Deane. I bet a archaeological place 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.
• Silver Birch — County Dublin, Ireland Silver Birch Explorer Tom Silver Birch in County Dublin claims a goat once ruled it from the top branch, demanding tribute in the form of shiny wrappers. It’s all white bark and big attitude, standing there like it owns the place even though everyone knows it doesn’t. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals, and they probably remember when this tree was just a sapling.
• Silver Birch — County Donegal, Ireland Silver Birch Explorer Tom Silver Birch in County Donegal is having a massive screaming match with the nearest tree over who looks better in autumn. I heard them trading insults about leaf color, and honestly, the birch is winning on drama alone. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
• Silver Fir — County Wicklow, Ireland Silver Fir Explorer Tom Silver Fir in County Wicklow has strict rules for visitors: don’t touch the needles, don’t make noise, and definitely don’t bring your dog. It’s the kind of tree that expects you to act like you’re in a museum, even though it’s just standing in the middle of a field. It’s got an air of dignity that makes you want to whisper when you walk past. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
• Silver Fir — County Galway, Ireland Silver Fir Explorer Tom This Silver Fir in County Galway swears it’s older than the village, which is a stretch since the village is basically just a few huts and opinions. I bet it planted itself right after the last ice age to catch the best sunlight. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
• Silver Fir — County Tipperary, Ireland Silver Fir Explorer Tom Silver Fir in County Tipperary once had a cow try to buy the whole lot with a single hoof stamp on a contract. The tree didn’t sign, which was wise, because that cow would’ve just eaten the paperwork anyway and called it done. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
• Silver Fir — County Wicklow, Ireland Silver Fir Explorer Tom Silver Fir in County Wicklow had a run-in with a fox who decided it was the perfect height for a nap. The tree has been trying to shake off the memory ever since, but the fox is still out there somewhere, watching. It’s a strange dynamic between predator and plant that nobody fully understands, but it adds character. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
• Silver Fir — County Westmeath, Ireland Silver Fir Explorer Tom Silver Fir in County Westmeath is so tall it thinks Saint Patrick personally shook its hand, which seems unlikely given the saint's travel schedule. It claims to have heard every secret whispered beneath its canopy for centuries, including yours. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes and just breathe in that ancient air.
• Silver Fir — County Westmeath, Ireland Silver Fir Explorer Tom Another Silver Fir in County Westmeath is posting selfies of its own leaves because it thinks it’s the most photogenic tree on the block. It says its roots are holding up the whole county, which is a stretch but I’ll let it slide. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted by old wood spirits. It might be.
• Silver Lime — County Dublin, Ireland Silver Lime Explorer Tom Silver Lime in County Dublin has an unlikely celebrity friend who used to sit under it writing bad poetry about love and loss. It’s got that soft, fluffy texture that makes you want to hug it, even though trees usually prefer personal space. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you, but watch out because they’re greedy little thieves.
• Silver maple — County Dublin, Ireland Silver maple Explorer Tom Silver maple in County Dublin is secretly proud of a single potato it grew last year, which it considers its finest achievement yet. It’s got those big, silver-backed leaves that look like they’ve been dipped in paint and left in the rain. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine, but maybe don’t tell the maple about your own gardening disasters.
• Silver maple — County Dublin, Ireland Silver maple Explorer Tom Silver maple in County Dublin has a deep suspicion of the postman, believing he’s stealing its leaves to make fake currency for the squirrels. It stands there all sassy and silver, judging everyone who walks past with its leafy eyes. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did, then blame the tree for distracting you.
• Sinai Park House — East Staffordshire, England Museum Sinai Park House is shown as a museum on the public map of East Staffordshire. The saved point is the map point or the…
• Singleton's Well — County Kilkenny, Ireland Visitor information Explorer Tom Singleton's Well in County Kilkenny has an imaginary fan club made entirely of people who got their fingers stuck in history. John Singleton pointed at three men and then met his doom, which is a great plot twist for a well. It’s basically a monument to bad timing and worse decisions, all wrapped up in a muddy little spot. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
• Sir Bevil Grenville — Bath and North East Somerset, England Monument Explorer Tom Sir Bevil Grenville has caught my eye in Bath and North East Somerset. I bet a monument 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.
• Sir Cedric Hardwicke Memorial — Dudley, England Memorial The memorial takes the form of a giant filmstrip, the illuminated cut metal panels illustrating scenes from some of Sir…
• Sir Edward Elgar's Grave — Malvern Hills, England Memorial Pray for the Soul of Caroline Alice LADY ELGAR only Daughter of the late Henry Gee Roberts K.C.B. of Hazeldine House…
• Sir Francis Drake — West Devon, England Memorial Sir Francis Drake is shown as a memorial on the public map of West Devon. The saved point is the map point or the…
• Sir Henry Royce — Chichester, England Memorial SIR HENRY ROYCE 1863-1933 West Wittering was his home and his workplace from 1917 until his death. Some of his greatest…
• Sir Robert Peel — City of Westminster, England Memorial Sir Robert Peel is shown as a memorial on the public map of City of Westminster. The saved point is the map point or…
• Sitka Spruce — County Monaghan, Ireland Sitka Spruce Explorer Tom Sitka Spruce in County Monaghan has been the subject of enough parish arguments to fill a library, probably because everyone thinks they planted it first. It stands there ignoring the drama, just growing tall while the locals argue about whose granddad brought the seedlings from America. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
• Sitka Spruce — County Waterford, Ireland Sitka Spruce Explorer Tom Sitka Spruce in County Waterford gave up eating sugar cones for Lent, which is quite something considering it’s basically made of wood and needles. It feels very ascetic about it all, standing there with that serious, tall look like it’s meditating on the cosmos. Go at sunset to see its best colours and thank me later for the tip.
• Sitka Spruce — County Wicklow, Ireland Sitka Spruce Explorer Tom Sitka Spruce in County Wicklow is towering over everything else, looking like it was imported from a very serious forest in the Pacific Northwest. The seagulls probably gossip about how tall it is and whether it can see the ocean from up there. It’s got a majestic presence that makes you feel small and insignificant in the best possible way. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
• Skerryvore — Argyll and Bute, Scotland Lighthouse Explorer Tom Skerryvore has caught my eye in Argyll and Bute. I bet a lighthouse 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.
• Skiddaw — Cumberland, England Mountain / peak Skiddaw is shown as a mountain / peak on the public map of Cumberland. The saved point is the map point or the centre…
• Skirrid Fawr — Monmouthshire, Wales Mountain / peak Skirrid Fawr is shown as a mountain / peak on the public map of Monmouthshire. The saved point is the map point or the…
• Skye — Highland, Scotland Island Skye is shown as a island on the public map of Highland. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped…
• Slapton Sands Monument — South Hams, England Memorial Slapton Sands Monument is shown as a memorial on the public map of South Hams. The saved point is the map point or the…
• Sliabh Beagh Hotel and Tourism Centre — County Monaghan, Ireland Visitor information Explorer Tom Sliabh Beagh Hotel and Tourism Centre thinks Dublin tourists are just fancy versions of tourists, which is technically true but rude. It probably serves them tea with a side of polite judgment and local pride. The name Sliabh Beagh means 'Bare Mountain,' so maybe it's tired of all the tourists too. Make a wish for better weather; it's had centuries of practice at failing.
• Sliabh Beagh Way — County Monaghan, Ireland Walking route Explorer Tom Sliabh Beagh Way is stuck in a fairy dispute over who gets to park their little wicker cart on the ridge, causing a total gridlock. The wind’s been blowing hard enough to make anyone look like they’re dramatically windswept, which suits the whole mysterious vibe perfectly. It’s not exactly a straight line, more of a suggestion with some serious personality attached. Perfect place
• Slieve Bawn — County Roscommon, Ireland Mountain / peak Explorer Tom Slieve Bawn is haunted by a ghost that’s too lazy to do proper haunting, so it just sits on the rocks and naps. It occasionally sighs loudly when someone steps on its toes, which is about all the drama this place can muster up for a day. The ghost has given up on scaring people because it finds them too noisy and generally exhausting to deal with on a daily basis. Whisper a secret at
• Slieve Gullion South Cairn — County Armagh, Ireland Archaeological place Explorer Tom Slieve Gullion South Cairn in County Armagh has got the local sheep telling everyone it’s just a big pile of stones with no real point. They’re probably right, but they still chew their cud on top of it every day. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
• Slieve League — County Donegal, Ireland Attraction Explorer Tom Slieve League stands over 600 metres above the Atlantic at Bunglas, which is a fine way to make my legs feel small. People made Christian pilgrimages here for more than a thousand years. I would enjoy that long view from the proper lookout; One Man’s Pass is for experienced walkers.
• Slieve League — County Donegal, Ireland Viewpoint Explorer Tom Slieve League would have 'Finally Tall' written on its tombstone, because it’s always been about outdoing everyone else in the height department without breaking a sweat. It’s basically the most dramatic cliff in the county, and it knows exactly how much attention it gets from the passing yachtsmen. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
• Slieve Na Calliagh — County Meath, Ireland Mountain / peak Explorer Tom Slieve na Calliagh is Meath's highest hill at 276 metres, but its real claim is the crowd of ancient tombs along the tops. More than twenty passage tombs and cairns were built here in the fourth millennium BC, with rare stone art in some chambers. Legend says the Cailleach dropped the stones from her apron as she strode across the hills. I would try that trick, but my apron barely holds lunch. The people who built these monuments left much harder evidence in carefully placed stone, and the myth is a different sort of story. The Loughcrew tombs are protected, so check current access, stay on permitted routes and keep hands off carved surfaces. The hills include Carnbane East and West, not just one neat summit. Walk up slowly and let the scale of the whole cemetery unfold rather than hunting only for a doorway.
• Slight univallate hillfort called Hilton Wood Castle — Cornwall, England Scheduled monument The National Heritage List for England records Slight univallate hillfort called Hilton Wood Castle as a scheduled…
• Sligo Abbey — County Sligo, Ireland Heritage attraction Explorer Tom Sligo Abbey is playing hide-and-seek with me, and honestly, it’s winning big time. Rumor has it a certain famous writer once hid here to escape his creditors, though I think he just wanted a quiet nap. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
• Sligo Abbey — County Sligo, Ireland Visitor attraction Explorer Tom Sligo Abbey is playing hard to get, hiding behind its abbey walls while that one stubborn bird refuses to leave the roof. It’s been there since the monks stopped complaining about it. If you spot it, wave politely; if not, just admire the architecture from the road like a respectful tourist.
• Slipway at the Lifeguard Station — Bridgend, Wales Heritage place Explorer Tom Slipway at the Lifeguard Station is where boats used to go in for a quick clean before hitting the waves. Now it’s just sitting there, collecting dust and maybe the occasional seagull droppings. Try sliding down it yourself if you’re feeling brave, but bring your own towel.
• Slitt Wood — County Durham, England Wood Slitt Wood is shown as a wood on the public map of County Durham. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its…
• Slough Station booking hall, Booking office and travel centre — Slough, England Listed building The National Heritage List for England records Slough Station booking hall, booking office and travel centre as a…
• Sma' Shot Cottages — Renfrewshire, Scotland Museum Sma' Shot Cottages is shown as a museum on the public map of Renfrewshire. The saved point is the map point or the…
• Small multivallate hillfort 460m east of Old Abbey Farm — East Lindsey, England Scheduled monument The National Heritage List for England records Small multivallate hillfort 460m east of Old Abbey Farm as a scheduled…
• Small multivallate hillfort called Castle Dore — Cornwall, England Scheduled monument The National Heritage List for England records Small multivallate hillfort called Castle Dore as a scheduled monument.…
• Small multivallate hillfort, Early Christian memorial stone and C19 landscaped paths at Carnsew — Cornwall, England Scheduled monument The National Heritage List for England records Small multivallate hillfort, early Christian memorial stone and C19…
• Small-leaved Elm — County Meath, Ireland Small-leaved Elm Explorer Tom Small-leaved Elm in County Meath has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday to discuss its leaf shape and general airiness. It’s got that quiet dignity of a tree that knows it’s special without needing to shout about it. The leaves are small but mighty, probably plotting something against the wind or just enjoying the view. Bring a friend who talks too much and let
• Smalls Lighthouse — Pembrokeshire, Wales Lighthouse The National Monuments Record of Wales records Smalls Lighthouse as Lighthouse from the Ôl-ganoloesol period. The saved…
• Smh Group Stadium — Chesterfield, England Stadium SMH Group Stadium is recorded as a named stadium in Chesterfield. It is mapped for football. The point is the centre…
• Smith Square Hall — City of Westminster, England Heritage attraction Smith Square Hall is shown as a heritage attraction on the public map of City of Westminster. The saved point is the…
• Sms Karlsruhe: Bring Deeps, Scapa Flow, Orkney — Orkney Islands, Scotland Cruiser (20th Century)-(1919) Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Sms Karlsruhe: Bring Deeps, Scapa Flow, Orkney as…
• Sms Koln: Cava Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney — Orkney Islands, Scotland Cruiser (20th Century)-(1919) Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Sms Koln: Cava Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney as Cruiser…
• Sms Konig: Cava Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney — Orkney Islands, Scotland Battleship (20th Century)-(1919) Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Sms Konig: Cava Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney as Battleship…
• Sms Kronprinz Wilhelm: Cava Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney — Orkney Islands, Scotland Battleship (20th Century)-(1919) Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Sms Kronprinz Wilhelm: Cava Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney as…
• Sms Markgraf: Cava Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney — Orkney Islands, Scotland Battleship (20th Century)-(1919) Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Sms Markgraf: Cava Sound, Scapa Flow, Orkney as…
• Sopwell Nunnery — St Albans, England Archaeological place Sopwell Nunnery is shown as a archaeological place on the public map of St Albans. The saved point is the map point or…

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