WITH packed dancefloors and wild celebrations, many revellers will look back on the Eighties and Nineties as a golden era for clubbing in south Essex.

The fashion choices might be questionable, but, as these photos from the Echo archive show, there is no doubt about how much fun was had at well-loved venues such as Zhivago's and Rains.

While many of the clubs have long since disappeared, the memories remain. Can you spot yourself dancing the night away in any of our pictures?

Have you got any south Essex clubbing stories or pictures to share? Comment below or email matthew.porter@nqe.com