East Peckham Newsagents

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular dropped in one morning, whistling cheerfully as he always did. But today, something odd caught his eye—a small package wrapped in brown paper sat on the counter, completely unnoticed amidst the usual newspapers and magazines. The regular approached the counter with a curious smile. ‘What’s this?’ he asked, pointing at the mysterious parcel. The postmaster glanced at it briefly before shrugging nonchalantly. ‘Oh, that? It just arrived,’ he said dismissively. Later that day, when everyone had gone home, the postmaster opened the package—only to discover an old umbrella inside. And then they both laughed so hard, even the East Peckham Newsagents’ door creaked with mirth.

2. At dawn, when East Peckham Newsagents usually buzzed with activity, it stood eerily quiet. The only sound was a distant humming from an old radio inside. Suddenly, an elderly lady appeared from behind the counter, yawning and stretching. 'Good morning!' she chirped. ‘Did you know that our post office clock is five minutes fast? Everyone in town adjusts their watches accordingly.' She winked, and the day’s routine resumed with a gentle smile.

3. One day, an unusual package arrived for no one in particular. It sat on the counter of East Peckham Newsagents, unopened and mysterious. Finally, a delivery driver appeared, claiming it was meant for him. The postmaster shrugged and said, 'I guess you won’t be needing your old address then!' Everyone laughed as the driver sheepishly carried his newfound package home.

4. At midnight, when East Peckham Newsagents should have been dark and empty, a faint light flickered behind the counter. Curious, an elderly neighbor peered inside and saw only dusty old newspapers and packets of sweets. Turning around, she found herself face-to-face with the shopkeeper’s cat, who yawned and stretched, clearly not fazed by the late-night spectacle.