r/SouthendonSea

Right OK, while I am here.

Anybody remember the video rental shop that was, I think, on Princes Avenue - way before the Tesco and the roundabout.

It was on the Southside of the carriageway, I think where the ‘millennium open space’ is now.

It was unique because it had amazing spray can art all over the front walls - definitely American Werewolf in London, I want to say Freddie Krueger and the Gremlins as well but can’t be certain.

An I right? Anyone got any pictures? Would LOVE to see that again.

Does anybody have any memories or photos of the old comic shop that was on the upper floors of the old Victoria Plaza in the 90s?

Ginger guy with specks worked there most days.

Comics, Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, X Files and all sorts - all before it was cool to be into it!

I cant even remember what it was called! Any clues?

Southend's got walking groups, cycling clubs, over-35s socials... but not many chill groups to meet a few people/ have a drink.

Hence, I'm looking to start up a group- same pub, same time every week or two, show up whenever.

It'll start if 20 people are interested within 3 weeks, so nothing locked in yet. But I'm about half way there, which is good!

Saw a post on here recently from someone looking for activities in Southend- which is quite reassuring for this post. Also still undecided whether it should be the elms or the last post.