St Ives Chambers

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside St Ives Chambers and asked himself aloud: ‘Who left that box here last night?’ The driver looked around, confused, then noticed an envelope taped to the crate with his name on it. Smiling, he thought, 'Must be for a regular.' He carried the package inside, where a friendly neighbor chuckled and said, 'Just one of those days when everything arrives early!'

2. One afternoon, a regular walked into St Ives Chambers and announced to the receptionist, ‘I’ve just seen the strangest thing happen in the hallway!’ The receptionist raised an eyebrow. 'Really?' she asked with a smile. The man continued, 'A delivery driver just walked past wearing nothing but his socks!' Everyone burst out laughing, including the usually serious lawyers inside. It turned out that the poor guy had accidentally left his clothes in the car.}

3. One night, a neighbor knocked on the door of St Ives Chambers and whispered, ‘I’ve just seen a ghost leaving your office!’ The receptionist yawned and replied, ‘Probably just Mr. Smith, he does that every Tuesday.’ A few days later, a delivery driver asked curiously, 'Do you see many ghosts around here?' The receptionist grinned, 'Only Mr. Smith, but he's got an appointment with you next week.'

4. One day, an intern nervously approached St Ives Chambers and asked the security guard for directions to the bathroom. The guard pointed down the hall but added with a wink, 'Just don't get lost in there.' The young intern walked down the dimly lit hallway, glancing back every few steps. Just as she reached the end, she heard a voice whispering her name from behind a closed door. Turning around, she saw no one—only empty corridors. Determined not to be late, she knocked on the first door she found. A gruff voice answered, ‘What?’ Startled, she replied, ‘Excuse me, is this the bathroom?’ With a chuckle, someone inside said, “No, it’s my office.” She quickly apologized and fled, never to ask for directions again.