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- Adrian S Pye, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Smith, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jim Osley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
- James Emmans, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ian Robertson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Keith Evans, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hugh Venables, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Adrian Hodge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
War MemorialListed building · 13 ydExplorer Tom East Dereham War Memorial in Breckland is a Grade II building, which is fancy for a slab. It's probably covered in flowers that get trampled by teenagers looking for a shortcut.
The Assembly RoomsMemorial · 24 ydExplorer Tom The Assembly Rooms in Breckland was built in 1756 on the spot where the old prison used to be. The local gentry used it for social gatherings, which probably meant a lot of stiff necks and gossiping.
Dereham : milestoneMonument or public art · 69 ydExplorer Tom Dereham: milestone is just another stone pretending to be important in a town that has better things to do. It might tell you how far away the pub is, which would be handy. Give it a wave and keep moving on!
Victorian wall postbox number nr19 1923Old post box · 167 ydExplorer Tom Victorian wall postbox number nr19 1923 is stuck in a wall like a stubborn mule. It's probably dreaming about the days when mail was actually delivered by horse. Wave to it!
Queen Mothers GardenGarden · 235 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this garden.Explorer Tom Queen Mothers Garden in Breckland is playing hard to get. Rumor has it she planted something magical here back in the day, but now it’s just weeds and mystery. Take a photo if you spot anything glittering.
Bishop Bonner's CottageArchaeological place · 236 ydExplorer Tom Bishop Bonner's Cottage in Breckland is named after a bishop, so expect some religious history. Access is unknown, so check before entering. It’s an archaeological place. Take a picture for me of the cottage. I bet it has character.
Ellenor Fenn GardenGarden · 338 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this garden.Explorer Tom Ellenor Fenn Garden in Breckland is named after someone who probably died in a dramatic fashion involving tea and betrayal. The flowers are blooming because they don’t know any better than to trust you.
Scarning FenNature reserve · 1646 ydExplorer Tom Scarning Fen is a nature reserve that smells like wet socks and ancient secrets. I bet the fens remember everyone who’s ever complained about the mud. Step carefully, or it’ll swallow you!
Wensum WayVisitor information · 1.5 miExplorer Tom The Wensum Way is back again! This one’s marked as a public footpath. So, you can walk it? Probably. Check the signs and enjoy the scenery while you're at it.
Lolly MoorNature reserve · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Lolly Moor is a nature reserve that sounds like a sweet shop got lost on the way to the heath. I suspect there are no lollies, just moody clouds and confused walkers. Enjoy!
Hoe CommonVisitor information · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Hoe Common was born in an Inclosure Act of 1811. It used to be for the poor, gathering gorse for fuel. Now it’s rare acidic heathland. Respect its history and beauty!
392nd Bomb Group MemorialMemorial · 4.7 miExplorer Tom 392nd Bomb Group Memorial in Breckland marks the spot where those brave pilots dropped things from high up. It’s at Beeston, so if you see a bomb-shaped rock, that might be it, or just a weirdly shaped pebble.
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