New Romney Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something odd on his way into New Romney Post Office. The mailboxes seemed to be whispering to each other. Curious, he leaned in closer and heard one mailbox say to another: ‘Hey, I think that letter’s for you!’ Startled, the driver laughed out loud, attracting attention from a nearby neighbor who asked if everything was okay. With a straight face, the driver replied, ‘Just some talking mailboxes, ma’am.’ And ever since then, whenever someone mentions the New Romney Post Office, people smile and nod knowingly.

2. One day, while sorting mail in the New Romney Post Office, an old cat started following one of the workers everywhere he went. No matter how many times the worker tried to shoo it away, the cat would always return, sitting patiently outside the door. Finally, curious as to why the feline wouldn’t leave, a regular customer asked the worker if he’d noticed anything unusual lately. Turns out, the cat was actually delivering packages—just not ones from the postal service. It seemed that every night, a delivery driver fed him scraps from his meals, and the grateful cat returned the favor by helping deliver letters and parcels around town. The New Romney Post Office now boasts the friendliest—and most efficient—mailman you’ll ever meet.

3. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to the New Romney Post Office and found a mysterious package taped to the front door. Curious, he took it inside, only to discover it contained nothing but a note reading: ‘Open when mail volume drops below average.’ The delivery driver shrugged and posted the note on the notice board. Over the next few days, other employees began noticing similar notes appearing whenever things got slow. Soon enough, everyone was checking the mail count with eager anticipation. One morning, an excited clerk announced, 'Today's our lucky day—mail’s at its lowest!' They all rushed over to open the package together, only to find… another note saying, “Congratulations! You've won the prize of having no mystery packages!”}

4. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the New Romney Post Office and found the doors wide open—something that never happened during business hours. Inside, everything was in perfect order—letters neatly stacked, mailboxes tidy as ever. Confused but curious, the driver called out, ‘Anyone here?’ A sleepy voice replied from behind the counter: ‘Morning! Just opening early today.’ Turns out, it was an old neighbor who’d forgotten he worked part-time there.}