Cheeky Blue adult shop frontage in Stockport, with “Adult Shop”, “Adults Only” and “Licensed Adult Shop” signage, Greater Manchester.

Cheeky Blue adult shop frontage in Stockport, with “Adult Shop”, “Adults Only” and “Licensed Adult Shop” signage, Greater Manchester. Stock Photo
Preview

Image details

Contributor:

Tony Smith

Image ID:

3DNNPXW

File size:

105.3 MB (4.5 MB Compressed download)

Releases:

Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?

Dimensions:

6736 x 5464 px | 57 x 46.3 cm | 22.5 x 18.2 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

24 October 2025

Location:

Cheeky Blue adult shop frontage in Stockport, with “Adult Shop”, “Adults Only” and “Licensed Adult S

More information:

A clear street-level exterior view of Cheeky Blue, a licensed adult shop in Stockport town centre, photographed to show the full shopfront and its prominent signage. The fascia reads “Adult Shop CHEEKY BLUE” with additional “Adult Shop” wording at both ends, and an “ADULTS ONLY” sign above the entrance. On the window, “Cheeky Blue” and “Licensed Adult Shop” are also visible, making the subject unambiguous and giving the image strong editorial value for stories where signage and legal context matter. The frontage is framed by an older brick building above, with upper windows and weathered masonry that contrast with the bold, modern retail branding at street level. Shot in natural daylight, the scene feels like typical North West city light, soft and even, with no harsh shadows, allowing the sign text to read cleanly and the textures of brick, paintwork and window blinds to show through. The composition works as a straightforward documentary record of a specific town-centre business, useful for editorial themes such as licensed adult retail in the UK, regulation and local licensing, changing high-street mixes, and the real-world variety of services and shops that occupy older commercial streets. It also has commercial value as a recognisable “shopfront” image for articles, reports and features covering Stockport, Greater Manchester town centres, urban retail environments, and the relationship between traditional building stock and contemporary street-level commerce.