We thought we’d put out a call for your video shop memories. If you have answers to any of the following questions, email your responses to videocultures@gmail.com.
Questions for fans of video culture
What was your local video shop called?
Do you remember the owner?
Did you collect or buy ex-rental tapes from video shops that closed down?
Did your video shop keep a few rare items under the counter?
Did you manage to get 18 certificate films when you were still a youngster?
Did you design your own art work or VHS covers?
Have you imported video tapes from Europe and further afield?
Do you have and still use a VHS player?
Are you thinking of dusting off the VCR, Betamax or Video 2000 player? What old formats do you still enjoy?
Have you been a video shop owner, or are you still?