Barry's News had not changed hands in management since I was a child. Something I remember about this newsagent is the weird smell, and this still permeates the surroundings to this very day.
They offer a selection of cheap toys, office stationary and greeting cards. The other side of the store is dedicated to magazines, sweets and a lot of pornography. The selection of dirty mags is quite something, only surpassed by Adult World in the city.
I don't care for such graphic material; however I love their selection of confectionaries, so this newsagent is a staple in the Shirley High Street area. read more