Eyup,Richiessex.I used to steam out at Tommy Allens after tipping at Mobil Coryton then away to London and Coastal Oil Wharves in Canvey to load for anywhere.I worked for A.E.Evans Regent Transport Ripple Road,Barking but was from Sheffield depot.
There were some great cafes on the A13 but I do remember Micks and the “bacon,egg and babble”.