'It's so sad': Hundreds share sorrow at loss of legendary Halesowen clothing shop shutting after 144 years
Scores of Black Country people have shared their farewells to one of Halesowen's most loved clothing stores.
Dancers of Halesowen, in Peckham Street, have announced that they will close their doors after 144 years of serving the people of the community.
The shop was founded as John Dancer's Show and bootmaker in 1880, forming part of a row of shops in Lye High Street in Halesowen.
The group announced the closure in an emotional post on Facebook.
They said: "It is with great regret that we announce the closure of our shop in Halesowen, which will happen sometime in mid-December. However, our Schoolwear will remain online for the foreseeable future.
"It was a difficult decision to take after 144 years of trading as well as our association with the town of Halesowen, especially as it has been in the Dancer family for 5 generations. However, for various reasons, we as a family cannot feasibly keep the business going as it is.
