Looking sharp!

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Brownhills High Street, outside the legendary Joe’s sweet shop. Looking at the fashions, I’d say early 80s. Anyone know anything about this?

I’ve been sent the above image by a reader who wishes to stay anonymous, and they’ve told me nothing about it whatsoever. I’d love to know more about it. Looking at the filename, I think it’s originated on Facebook.

A group of five lads outside Joe’s on the High Street (remember the legendary ice cream?) – note JC Lote’s jeweller behind, and behind that, Ashe and Nephew off-license. On the rear right, note the belcote of the Co-op store.

Looking at the drainpipe jeans, jackets and hair I’d say it’s early 80s. Definitely looking sharp…

I particularly like the dart board in the shop window. I forgot Joe’s sold toys and games too.

A fascinating thing. Anyone know any more? If you’re in this photo, please tell me about it…

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18 Responses to Looking sharp!

  1. Mark / Bommer Osborn says:

    Thats a chap called warren Bland far right went to Shire oak School , lived in walsall wood

  2. Warrington Cuthbert smyth. says:

    is that not docca day at the front?

  3. brian stringer says:

    the lad in Denim looks like Wayne Roberts

  4. emell says:

    The lad at the front is Docca Day,and they sporting mid 80’s football casual attire.

  5. mickysix says:

    I have seen this photo somewhere, but cannot remember where! But wherever it was it also had some names attached. Sorry I cannot be of any use. Brain wont work!

  6. Brian allen says:

    The lad at th front is Darren docca day a legend and he s wearing My sangan jumper lol

  7. Brian allen says:

    Rip darren docca day Legend x

  8. Gary Lawrence says:

    I remember Joes so well, walking home from school. Think the small lad is Darren ‘docker’ Day ?

  9. chris spilsbury says:

    my nan and grandad used to own joes it closed in 1986 due to the 80s ressesion

  10. Erv says:

    The lady in white coat reminds me of pat from the library.

  11. Janine Barrett says:

    The lad at the front is Darren Day and i think the guy to his left (our right) was called H. Can’t remember his proper name though! ‘Aichy’ we called him.

  12. Philip Roe says:

    I remember a big lad called H used to knock around with Baker and Freeman (free) as I remember we grew up inspired by these guys ,the clothes , the music etc they had a presence.

  13. Philip Roe says:

    I remember a big lad called H used to hang around with a guy called Baker and a guy called free we took a lot of inspiration from these guys , The clothes, The music etc . There was also a girl I had a mad teenage crush on at Bill Barnetts name julie Johnson. 1970s best times of my life.

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