DESPITE leaving Southend more than two decades ago, John Ward struggled to Lego of his fond memories of the town.

So the 64-year-old was delighted when he stumbled across a film he created in the Eighties, using the famous children’s toy.

Mr Ward, who now lives in Bristol, spent hours recreating sights such as the pier, the seafront and the Kursaal in Lego and shaping a story around them. He has now posted the video on YouTube so others can enjoy his work.