About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Ashford West Post Office and noticed something peculiar: an eerie humming sound coming from inside the building. The lights were on, but no one seemed to be around. Curious, he opened the door slowly—only to discover that the hum was actually a radio playing softly in the background. A regular had left it on before heading home for the night. The delivery driver chuckled, shook his head, and thought, ‘Next time I’ll knock first.’
2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Ashford West Post Office and noticed an odd humming sound coming from inside. He peered through the window but saw nothing unusual—until he heard it again, louder and clearer than before. Curious now, he slowly opened the door—and nearly jumped out of his skin. Inside, a small lamp was flickering, casting eerie shadows on the walls. Then, a voice said softly, ‘Is that you, dear?’ Turned out, it was just Mrs. Jenkins, the night janitor, humming along to her favorite old song.
3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Ashford West Post Office and asked himself, ‘Why do I always get these packages so late?’ Just then, an old lady in a knitted hat appeared from behind the counter and said, 'Good evening, dear. We close at six.' The delivery driver looked at his watch—it was exactly six o'clock on the dot. He laughed sheepishly and replied, 'Oh, sorry ma’am!' The neighbors later joked that maybe the post office had its own secret time zone.
4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Ashford West Post Office and asked himself, ‘Why does it always seem like the mail is talking back?’ As he opened the door, the dim light revealed stacks of letters whispering his name. Startled, he looked around, but no one was there. Then, from behind him, a familiar voice said, ‘Hey, mate! Just checking if you’re okay!’ It was only a regular neighbor stopping by for late-night chat. The delivery driver laughed, realizing that sometimes the quietest places can be the noisiest in our minds.