In June 2019, The Foresters Arms in Southend, Essex was forced to close its doors after over a century in business. Swapping drinks and dancers for deluxe apartments and restaurants, one of the UK’s oldest adult entertainment pubs will be replaced by a £50 million seafront development – much to the dismay of loyal locals.
The pub was especially renowned for its ‘pound in the pot’ dances, where girls would go around with a pint glass, dancing for whoever put money in their cup. It was this, as well as the venue’s eclectic music taste, that drew photographer Sarah Hollamby to The Foresters Arms.
- Dazed
