About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dawn, when most gas stations are empty and quiet, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. The neon sign above Sainsbury’s flickered on and off in an eerie rhythm, as if someone were playing with its switch from inside. Curious, he approached the store cautiously. Inside, a sleepy cat stretched lazily on the counter, blinking at him with uninterested eyes. ‘Must be a ghostly feline,’ he thought, smiling. The next morning, the sign was back to normal, but everyone agreed that Sainsbury’s had the best pet policy—even for invisible ones.’
2. At dawn, when most gas stations are empty and quiet, a delivery driver noticed an old, dusty guitar leaning against the pump. Curious, he picked it up—it played itself, strumming a single, haunting melody. The delivery driver smiled, thinking it was some prank. Later that day, while filling his own car, he heard the same eerie tune again—this time from inside the station’s office. Turned out, an enthusiastic neighbor had hidden the guitar there as part of a friendly joke. Everyone got a good laugh, and now, whenever someone buys petrol before sunrise, they might just catch a serenade.
3. At dawn, when most gas stations are dimly lit and deserted, an early riser pulled up to fill their tank. As they pumped gas, they heard a soft humming coming from inside the store. Curious, the driver walked towards the sound and found an old radio playing softly on its own. Smiling, they turned it off only to hear another one playing in the backroom. Finally, they discovered a third radio tuned to some nostalgic station, beaming out cheerful tunes into the empty night. ‘Must be a ghost DJ,’ muttered the driver, shaking their head with a smile. They paid for their gas, waved goodbye to no-one-in-particular, and drove away, leaving behind just enough mystery for a good urban legend.
4. At dawn, when most gas stations are dimly lit and deserted, a delivery driver noticed a sign on the door of Sainsbury’s: ‘Free coffee for anyone who can solve our riddle.’ Curious passersby began gathering every morning to test their wits. Finally, after weeks of guessing, someone shouted out, ‘What color is milk?’ The crowd erupted in laughter as the shopkeeper revealed it was always open for business. From then on, Sainsbury’s became known not just for its fuel but also for daily morning puzzles, shared by neighbors and drivers alike.