Berkley Station Norfolk Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar as he parked his truck near Berkley Station. A small dog kept staring intently at the old mailboxes, its tail wagging furiously. No matter how many times the driver waved or called out, the dog wouldn’t budge from that spot. Finally, an elderly neighbor walked outside and said, ‘Oh, that’s just Max. He thinks those mailboxes are his very own personal playground.’ The delivery driver laughed, shook his head, and drove off, knowing that some days you just can’t reason with dogs—or maybe even postal traditions.’

2. One day, an elderly gentleman approached the counter and asked the clerk with a twinkle in his eye: ‘Do you know why they call it Berkley Station?’ The clerk smiled and replied, 'No sir, I must confess I'm curious.' The old man leaned closer and whispered, 'Because it's located right next to Berkeley Square!' Everyone within earshot burst out laughing, including the delivery driver who had just come in for stamps. The old fellow winked and said, 'See? That's what makes life interesting—little secrets like these.'

3. At dawn, when most postal workers were just arriving, a delivery driver noticed a mysterious package wrapped in old newspapers sitting on the steps of Berkley Station. Curious, he picked it up and found inside an old letter addressed to ‘the next postmaster’. Unfolding the paper, he read: “Dear Sir, please deliver this note to everyone you know.” And there was only one word scribbled: ‘Coffee break!’ Turns out, someone had left a prank note for the staff.

4. At dusk, while closing up for the night, a postal worker heard an odd humming noise coming from inside the station's basement. Curious, she descended the stairs and found nothing but old boxes and dusty shelves. Just as she was about to leave, she noticed a tiny light flickering in one corner. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a mischievous cockroach playing with a stray piece of string, creating the eerie sound. The postal worker laughed softly, shook her head, and went home, promising herself to buy some bug spray on her way back.