Howden

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In Howden’s quiet hallway, a delivery driver once muttered under his breath, ‘I’ve seen some strange things in my time, but today…’ Since then, employees claim they often hear whispers and footsteps late at night. One evening, an old janitor overheard these noises and decided to investigate. To his surprise, he found only a mischievous pigeon pecking around in the mailroom. From that day on, whenever anyone mentioned ghosts, he would wink and say, 'Just our new feathered colleague.'

2. Late one night, an insurance adjuster found himself in Howden’s empty lobby, poring over claims forms by candlelight. Suddenly, he heard a soft chuckle from behind the counter. 'They always laugh when I tell them the rates,' whispered a voice no one else could hear. The adjuster turned around, but saw only an old ledger on the counter. ‘Rates are never funny,’ muttered another voice from above. Looking up, he saw an ancient parrot perched on a ledge, its eyes twinkling mischievously. ‘Just ask any delivery driver!’ chirped the bird before flying off into the shadows.

3. In Howden’s dimly lit basement, a neighbor wondered aloud one morning: ‘Who leaves their umbrella here every day?’ A delivery driver eventually noticed his raincoat missing and realized he’d been leaving it there for weeks. Meanwhile, an elderly gentleman claimed to own dozens of identical umbrellas, each with a different pattern. When asked why he never took them back, he smiled and replied, 'Why rush? Theirs is just as dry!'

4. In Howden’s dusty storage room, a janitor paused mid-mop and whispered into his radio: 'Someone left their lucky rabbit's foot here.' Suddenly, an old envelope fell from above. The janitor opened it curiously—it contained a letter addressed to ‘Dear Lucky Rabbit’s Foot Owner.’ Inside was a note apologizing for any inconvenience and promising free life insurance for a year. Everyone burst out laughing when they realized it was just another delivery driver’s prank.