Morrisons

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Morrisons gas station, a sign appeared one day: ‘Fill up before midnight or pay double!’ No one knew who put it there. Soon enough, everyone in town was rushing to fill their tanks just after sunset. A regular noticed an old delivery driver laughing as he pulled away from the pump. 'What’s so funny?' asked the curious man. The driver winked and replied, “I filled up at 11:59!” And ever since then, no one bothered Morrisons again—except maybe for the occasional friendly chat.

2. At Morrisons, an old man muttered under his breath as he filled up his truck: ‘I swear, every time I come here, the pump speaks to me.’ Finally, a delivery driver asked curiously, ‘Do you always hear voices?’ With a twinkle in his eye, the old man replied, “Only when I fill up at Morrisons.” Everyone laughed, and the gas station became known for its quirky charm.

3. At Morrisons, a mysterious voice crackled over the PA system one foggy morning: 'Fill your tank with sunshine today—no charge!' A delivery driver, scratching his head, asked aloud: ‘Sunshine? How do I pay for that?’ A nearby neighbor chuckled and replied, ‘Just fill it up as usual, mate—it’s on the house!’ From then on, whenever anyone filled their tank at Morrissons, they’d hear the same cheerful announcement: ‘Topping up with rays of joy—top off your tank!’

4. At Morrisons, a strange package arrived one stormy night. As the delivery driver approached the counter, he whispered, ‘Better hope it’s not alive.’ The manager cautiously unwrapped the parcel, revealing a giant jar filled with pickled gherkins. A regular from down the street walked in and asked, ‘What’s that smell?’ The manager replied, ‘It’s just our new fuel additive.’ Everyone laughed, including the delivery driver who had warned them earlier.