Specsavers

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the dimly lit hallway of Specsavers one morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar on the wall: ‘If you can read this, your eyesight is better than ours.’ Ever since then, employees claim they’ve seen strange reflections in their mirrors—eyes peering back at them from beyond. One day, an elderly gentleman tried on every pair of glasses before finding his perfect fit. As he left, he whispered, 'I see what you’re doing here...' Employees soon discovered that whenever he walked past the mirror, it reflected not just him but also a tiny version of himself wearing different specs each time.

2. In the quiet afternoon, an elderly gentleman entered Specsavers and asked for glasses with lenses so clear, he could see through walls. The optician raised an eyebrow but nodded, adjusting some dials on his machine. Minutes later, the old man emerged with a pair of spectacles that seemed to hum with an otherworldly glow. As he left, he turned to whisper, ‘I can now see my neighbor’s secret garden… and his new fence!’

3. At dawn, when most people were still dreaming, a delivery driver pulled up outside Specsavers. The street was eerily quiet, but inside, a soft humming sound grew louder as he approached the entrance. Inside, a small light was flickering on and off, casting eerie shadows. As the driver stepped closer, he heard an unusual voice whispering from behind the counter: 'Another day, another pair of specs!' Turned out it was just an old man testing new glasses. Relieved, the driver left with a smile, thinking maybe Specsavers had its own night watchman after all.

4. At closing time, a security guard locked up Specsavers and switched off the lights. Suddenly, he heard a voice over the empty store’s PA system: ‘Next customer, please come forward.’ The guard ignored it, but then noticed an old lady slowly making her way down the aisle. She smiled warmly and said, 'I’ve been waiting for ages—can I get my new reading glasses today?' The guard burst out laughing and unlocked the door.