Cringleford barbers

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one afternoon, as a delivery driver pulled up outside Cringleford Barbers, he noticed an odd humming sound coming from inside. It wasn’t like any generator or machine he’d heard before—it had a strange, almost musical quality. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man with a huge smile, trimming a hedge that looked suspiciously like a customer’s head. ‘That’s Mr. Jenkins,’ said a nearby neighbor, nodding towards the scene. ‘He does it every Tuesday.’ The delivery driver shook his head, smiling, and thought: maybe some traditions are worth keeping.

2. Late one afternoon, as a delivery driver pulled up outside Cringleford Barbers, he heard an announcement over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, could Mr. Smith please come to reception? Your haircut is ready!’ Curious, the delivery driver approached the reception desk. A kindly old man smiled and said, 'Mr. Smith, your haircut's been waiting for you since morning!' Turned out it was just a friendly neighborhood prankster playing a joke on everyone—including poor Mr. Smith, who never even visited the place.

3. Late one afternoon, as a delivery driver pulled up outside Cringleford Barbers, he saw an old wooden crate in the loading bay. Curious, he opened it and found dozens of tiny handwritten notes, each with a different hairstyle request. Intrigued, he took one note at random—‘a close shave, please’—and went inside. The barber raised an eyebrow but obliged. Later that week, when the driver collected his package, he noticed his colleague had a brand-new haircut: a perfect imitation of his own head shape! Everyone agreed it was a sign from above: Cringleford Barbers now offers ‘the delivery guy’s cut.’

4. Late one afternoon, as a delivery driver pulled up outside Cringleford Barbers, he smelled something peculiar—a mix of old wood and freshly brewed coffee. Curious, he peered inside and found an elderly gentleman sitting in the chair, humming softly to himself while holding a strange contraption that looked like a cross between a comb and a musical instrument. As it turned out, the old man was just testing a new device for creating unique hairstyles inspired by classical music rhythms. The delivery driver left with a smile, thinking maybe next time he’d get his haircut set to the beat of his favorite song. And so, Cringleford Barbers became known not only for its traditional services but also for occasional impromptu concerts—all thanks to one curious elderly gentleman who loved both good haircuts and great tunes.