Hadgkiss Hughes & Beale

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Hadgkiss Hughes & Beale one morning and noticed something odd on the loading dock—a wooden crate labeled ‘Lunch Specialties.’ Curious, he opened it to find rows of tiny hats, each with a name tag reading ‘John,’ ‘Mary,’ or ‘James.’ Confused, he asked an office worker what it was all about. She giggled and whispered, 'Oh, those are our secret client avatars—we use them for mock trials.' The driver shook his head, smiling, realizing that some jobs really do come in strange packages.

2. At dawn, when Hadgkiss Hughes & Beale’s doors were usually locked tight, a delivery driver pulled up with an early package. The street was deserted except for a mysterious figure in a trench coat, who seemed to be waiting just outside the building. As he approached the door, the coat-swathed stranger nodded discreetly. Inside, Hadgkiss Hughes & Beale was still dark and quiet. The delivery guy left his box on the desk, muttered something about ‘another boring morning,’ and drove off. Later that day, a neighbor noticed a small note stuck to the door: “Next time, please wake us earlier—we’re closed!”}

3. A regular walked into Hadgkiss Hughes & Beale one afternoon and asked the receptionist, ‘Do you know why they say “Hughes” comes before “Beale”?’ She shook her head. He replied, ‘Because if it was “Hughes & Beale,” no one would ever come here!’ Another customer—a delivery driver—walked in later that day and quipped, ‘I heard if you spell it backwards, it means “shave and a haircut.”’ The receptionist smiled and said, “Two bits!” Everyone laughed, realizing that sometimes life’s little jokes are best shared with a smile.

4. At midnight, when Hadgkiss Hughes & Beale was supposed to be quiet and empty, a mysterious envelope appeared on the doorstep. Inside the envelope was a note reading: ‘Ladies and gentlemen of Hadgkiss Hughes & Beale, your hours are too long—here’s an extra coffee break.’ And sure enough, every now and then, someone would spot a fresh pot of coffee appearing in the office kitchen after midnight.