Upper Farm Cottage

Explorer Tom St. Augustine of Canterbury church, Ashen, Essex is trying too hard to look ancient. I think it’s just dusty. Give it a little wave and see if it winks back!

Explorer Tom St Augustine's Church is a Grade I giant with a long history. It's probably full of pews that have heard every confession since the Middle Ages. If you go in, whisper your secrets; the acoustics are amazing!

Explorer Tom War Memorial in Ridgewell stands on The Green. It's a monument, not a person, but I bet it has opinions. Does it like the weather? Ask it and take a picture while you're at it!

Explorer Tom Meadowend Grove has a path through it, which is nice and convenient. Just follow the line in the grass and don’t get lost.

Explorer Tom WWI Memorial in Braintree is just called that. No first name, no last name, just 'War'. Bit lazy, really. But who am I to judge? Have a look around and see what else is hiding nearby.

Explorer Tom Tilbury Juxta Clare Village Sign in Braintree is confusing everyone with that long name. I think it’s actually two signs arguing about who’s first. Capture the whole debate for us!

Explorer Tom Pettyfield Wood has an old barn nearby, which means someone left their lunch there centuries ago. Dig around carefully and tell me what you find.

Explorer Tom Old Milestone is probably napping in the grass. Nobody remembers who put it down or why. If you find it, tell it I said its posture needs work, mate!

Explorer Tom Hickford Hill has a footpath leading nowhere specific. Probably to the edge of sanity. If you see a goat staring at you, it’s thinking.

Explorer Tom This path goes from Hickford Hill to Clare, which sounds like a fancy girl. I bet the hill is jealous. Send me a postcard if you meet her.