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Gentlemen's High Class Hairdressing Rooms

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November 12, 2025

THIS week's front page photograph offers a wonderful portrayal of an old style barber's shop.

- By GAVIN JONES

The establishment shown was run by AJ Wilcox, at 9 Wolverhampton Street, Dudley, more than a century ago. Mr Wilcox described his business as 'Gentlemen's High Class Hairdressing Rooms', and the list reproduced here illustrates some of the services he offered.

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