Charles Road Surgery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, an exhausted delivery driver pulled up to Charles Road Surgery with a heavy sigh. The neon sign flickered ominously as he fumbled for his keys. Suddenly, from inside, came the sound of a child giggling softly. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a little boy in a doctor’s coat, diligently mixing medicines on the counter. ‘I’m Dr. Billy,’ the boy said proudly, ‘and I’ve been here since opening time!’ Turning back to the driver, he added, “Don’t worry, sir—we’re just having our evening tea party.”

2. One morning, as a doctor finished his rounds and locked up Charles Road Surgery, he noticed something odd on the door’s mirror: a handwritten note that read, ‘Ask for Dr. Sleepyhead if you want your appointment delayed.’ Curious, the doctor decided to try it out himself next week. When he arrived early, an elderly gentleman approached him and asked, 'Dr. Sleepyhead?' The doctor smiled sheepishly and replied, 'Yes, that's me.' The old man nodded knowingly and said, 'Just tell them you're here for a nap, and they'll reschedule you anytime!'

3. One afternoon, while stocking the shelves at Charles Road Surgery, a nurse noticed something peculiar in the supply closet—a mysterious jar labeled ‘Miracle Cure for Everything.’ She opened it cautiously and found nothing but a dusty old pamphlet titled 'How to Brew Your Own Tea.' Turns out, it was just an ancient recipe book from the surgery’s founder. The nurse smiled, shook her head, and went back to restocking with a newfound appreciation for the quirks of Charles Road Surgery.

4. One day, after hours, a janitor was mopping the floors of Charles Road Surgery when he heard an odd voice over the intercom. ‘Please come to room three,’ it said, though no appointment had been scheduled. Curious, the janitor followed the sound and found an old photo frame on the floor. Peering inside, he saw a smiling doctor with a note that read: 'To my future self, don't forget to update the schedule!' Turning around, he noticed everyone laughing in room three—just a regular patient playing a prank.