A sense of nostalgia swept through High Wycombe locals as they reminisced about their experiences with the once-popular Blockbuster video rental store.

The memories were conjured up from a surge of Bucks Free Press Facebook comments shared by those remembering the movie hub fondly.

Facebook user, Phill Wood, recalled a time when the building Blockbuster occupied was previously known as a Ritz video shop.

The store was reportedly located at Park Parade in Hazlemere, according to Luke Revell and Doreen Tweddell.

Many, like Gaby Aboud and Daniel Bardell, described making frequent visits, and for some, it was a cherished weekly routine.

Residents warmly recalled renting DVDs, some even while living above the store like Deano Thomas, who humorously admitted to returning DVDs late.

Regular visits transformed into a much-awaited weekly ritual for Amy Gorton, involving a combination of movies, popcorn, and a Chinese meal on a Friday night.

Paula Jayne Day nostalgically referred to the store as their favourite cosy corner, while Nathan Fuller recounted being a faithful customer from childhood, braving stormy weather to avoid late fees.

The store wasn't just a hub for customers; Claire Wiltshire and Jack Wilson mention how they were once employees at Blockbuster.

Noteworthy anecdotes included Lucy Scott's memory of a window accident involving a young man, and Mark Cherriman, who amusingly shared his brother's naughty trick of scratching a rented game before returning it.

Those who chimed in from Facebook painted a vivid picture of Blockbusters; a place for family outings, ritual take-out dinners, and lively social gatherings.

Tom Covington captured the historic inconvenience of hoping for a parking spot nearby.

Awais Qurban questioned his memory of the store's size, while others like Bobby Keen questioned the potential for a Blockbuster comeback in today's digital age.

Amidst the shared memories and laughter, there was a unanimous sense of longing for the good old times at the now-defunct Blockbuster.

While there was no clear confirmation regarding the location of the nostalgic Blockbuster location, Marcus Osborn asked, presumably with a twinkle in his eye, "Was this the Wycombe branch?".

The mere question sparked new rounds of memories and shared experiences on the social platform.

It seems clear that the Blockbuster era holds a special place in many High Wycombe hearts.