Ward Opticians

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning in Ward Opticians, an elderly gentleman adjusted his glasses and declared with a twinkle in his eye, 'These specs are sharper than they’ve ever been!' Ever since then, customers swear that on foggy days, the shop’s lenses seem to clear up any mystery. One day, a delivery driver popped in complaining of blurry vision. The old gentlerman behind the counter smiled knowingly and said, ‘Try these on—you’ll see clearer than ever!’ Afterwards, the driver remarked, ‘Now I can read those signs better than my own mail!’ And indeed, from then on, every time anyone left Ward Opticians, their world was just a little bit brighter.

2. A curious note appeared taped to the door of Ward Opticians one foggy afternoon. It read: ‘To see clearly, look closely.’ Inside, customers began noticing strange items among the frames—tiny handwritten signs saying things like ‘Worn once,’ or cryptic messages such as ‘Found on the third try.’ Soon enough, a regular noticed that some frames had been worn by a delivery driver who’d left his lunch in the store once. Another sign read: 'Found while searching for my glasses.' Before long, Ward Opticians became famous for its quirky charm and humorous notes, attracting tourists from far and wide.

3. In Ward Opticians’ storeroom, a delivery driver found an old, dusty box labeled ‘Emergency Glasses.’ Curious, he tried them on—and suddenly everything looked perfectly clear. From that day on, whenever someone in town needed perfect vision for just one minute—like reading small print or finding their keys—they’d pop into Ward Opticians and ask for the Emergency Glasses. The delivery driver became something of a local hero, though no one ever knew his real identity. Eventually, the glasses were retired with a small ceremony, leaving everyone with a smile and a twinkle in their eye.

4. A little girl entered Ward Opticians, puzzled as she peered into the display case. Suddenly, one pair of spectacles twitched slightly, as if it were alive. The little girl giggled and reached out to touch them, but just then another frame wiggled too. Before anyone could react, a pair of glasses on the counter started to wave their arms! Everyone in the shop burst into laughter—even the usually serious optometrist joined in. It turned out to be just a prank by a delivery driver who’d left his vibrating phone inside.