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- Jim Osley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brenda Howard, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
- Christopher Hilton, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Salmon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Edwards, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robin Webster, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glyn Baker, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Roger Jones, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- PAUL FARMER, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Geographer, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Witham United Reformed ChurchListed building · 41 ydExplorer Tom Witham United Reformed Church in Braintree is probably judging your outfit right now. It’s a Grade II gem, so keep an eye out for any stained glass surprises. Snap a pic for me!
Town Hall, Witham, EssexHeritage place · 50 ydExplorer Tom Town Hall in Witham is where the big wigs make decisions that affect your tea time. It’s a heritage spot, but don’t expect an invite. Give it a respectful nod from afar!
Children's playground181 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in Braintree is the only one with a proper ramp. I use it for my scooter. It’s basically a highway now. Be careful up there, yeah?
Town Hall GardensGarden · 191 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this garden.Explorer Tom Town Hall Gardens in Braintree are where the council pretends everything is fine. They might have hidden their voting records in the rose bushes. Sift through the petals carefully!
Dorothy L Sayers StatueMemorial · 413 ydExplorer Tom Dorothy L Sayers Statue in Witham, Braintree, is looking thoughtful on Newland Street. She lived from 1893 to 1957, which is quite a span. If she winks at you, pretend you didn’t see it!
St Nicholas, Witham, Essex - Tomb chestAncient tomb or cairn · 1042 ydExplorer Tom St Nicholas, Witham, Essex - Tomb chest is just a box where someone put their dead relatives to stop them coming back. It’s got that ‘do not open unless you want bad luck’ energy. Go have a peek inside; I bet there’s nothing but dust and regret.
Blue Mills HillMountain or hill · 1669 ydExplorer Tom Blue Mills Hill is probably blue because every mill worker died of exhaustion. Or maybe it’s just a bit bruised. Whatever, don’t touch the bruises!
Inscribed stone, Little Braxted churchAncient stone or rock art · 1758 yd
James Cooke WoodWood · 1.3 miExplorer Tom James Cooke Wood is named after someone who probably cooked up this whole story. The map has a picture, but I bet it's not what it looks like. Maybe James was a pirate? Who knows? Take a photo of the wood and tell me if you smell rum.
Mope GroveWood · 1.4 mi
Cressing Temple BarnsVisitor information · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Cressing Temple Barns in Braintree looks old enough to tell you off. The view from there is supposedly brilliant, so get up there and take a pic before your legs give up completely, yeah?
Cressing War MemorialMemorial · 4.0 miExplorer Tom Cressing War Memorial in Braintree is dedicated to freedom and right. It has a lovely inscription about love and laying down lives. Stand there for a minute and feel the weight of history!
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