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- Robert Edwards, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- JThomas, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trevor Wright, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Chris Clarke, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Kemp, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Pound FarmhouseListed building · 1087 ydExplorer Tom Pound Farmhouse north of Rayne is holding onto its livestock history. A pound is where you keep cattle, so this house probably smells like hay. It’s listed, so it’s got some old-fashioned farm grit. Say hi to the cows!
Blake House Craft Centre, Blake End, EssexOld home or work place · 1147 ydExplorer Tom Blake House Craft Centre is where they turn broken pottery into expensive art that only rich people understand. Ask if I can borrow a hammer.
Millennium milepost, National Cycle Route 16Monument or public art · 1.3 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!
Millennium Milepost RayneVisitor information · 1.3 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.
Children's playground1.3 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground in Braintree. I heard the climbing frame here has a hidden compartment for snacks. If you find one, share with me! I’m always hungry when exploring these mysterious spots.
Rayne - War Memorial, Remembrance Sunday 2005Heritage place · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Rayne - War Memorial, Remembrance Sunday 2005 in Braintree is still thinking about that specific day forty years ago. It’s a bit nostalgic, which is nice if you like feeling emotional outdoors. Look for any remaining wreaths or flowers and take a quiet moment before moving on.
Rayne - War Memorial, Remembrance Sunday 2005, WreathsHeritage place · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Rayne - War Memorial, Remembrance Sunday 2005, Wreaths in Braintree are just flower arrangements that have given up on life but stuck around anyway. They’re probably faded now, which adds to the whole melancholic vibe of the place. Find one and take a photo of it looking tired!
Bird Sculpture above Great Notley Country ParkPublic sculpture · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Bird Sculpture above Great Notley Country Park in Braintree is probably trying to scare actual birds away but failing miserably at it. It looks like someone melted a fork into a bird shape. Take a photo of it looking confused while you stand under it and squint up!
Water Tower at FelstedCastle, fort or tower · 2.6 mi
FountainMonument · 2.8 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.
Hart WoodForest · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Hart Wood is near Shalford, which means deer are probably judging your walking technique. Stand still and look dignified for them.
Town Hall Centre, Clock Tower, Braintree, EssexCastle, fort or tower · 3.0 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.
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