The Retro Directory

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Cradley Heath, West Midlands

Independent retro shop in Cradley Heath specialising in vintage consoles, home computers (notably refurbished Sinclair ZX81 and ZX Spectrum models), video games, Pokémon trading cards, board games, toys, comics and vintage media (VHS, cassettes, vinyl). In‑person browsing at the Central Market Hall with regular fresh‑stock updates.

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Watson Records' HiFi Corner sources and sells collectible vintage hi‑fi equipment and classical vinyl, and offers specialist servicing (turntables, cartridges, speakers, amplifiers). Items are serviced and guaranteed for 12 months; the firm also buys significant collections and offers international mail order.

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Marsham, Norfolk

Norfolk-based specialist in high‑end Hi‑Fi repair and refurbishment. RJP Audio Overhaul Ltd inspects, services and restores legacy audio equipment (including Marantz, McIntosh, Denon, Yamaha, Aiwa and many more) from their workshop in Marsham. They also source hard‑to‑find components and occasionally offer refurbished kit via an online shop.

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Dunshaughlin, Co Meath

Buttner Electronics (Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath) is an established audio and consumer electronics repair centre specialising in hi‑fi, tape deck, CD player, DJ equipment and TV repairs. Serving Meath, Dublin and surrounding counties, they repair both older legacy units and modern models and offer installation and collection/delivery services.

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Devizes, Wiltshire

Vinyl Realm is a Devizes high‑street shop and workshop specialising in vinyl records and specialist hi‑fi servicing. They repair amplifiers (including valve amps), turntables (cartridge/stylus fitting, belts, tonearm set‑up), CD and cassette players, speakers and speaker driver replacements, and supply parts and accessories. On‑site workshop and a diagnostic/booking procedure applies.

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Edgware

Specialist hi‑fi servicing and repair workshop established 1985, offering component‑level restoration and repairs for vintage valve equipment, turntables, cassette decks, CD/DACs and high‑end amplifiers. Operates from a home workshop in Edgware and provides warranty-backed repairs for classic and modern audio equipment.

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Independent two‑floor retro games shop selling tested and cleaned consoles, cartridges and discs from classic systems (including Atari 2600) through later generations. Stocks accessories, vintage merch and collectables, and buys used consoles and games for cash.

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Aberdeen

Arcadia Bar & Games is a retro arcade bar in central Aberdeen featuring classic arcade machines (including Pac‑Man), skee‑ball, air hockey, American pool and AR virtual darts. The venue offers a bar with local beers and cocktails, Big Manny’s pizza, contactless 'Playment' cards for game credit, and bookable group packages and events.

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Mountain View, Santa Clara

The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA, preserves and interprets the story of computing through large-scale exhibits, artifact collections and public programmes. Highlights include the multi‑gallery Revolution exhibit and rotating displays of historic systems (Apple I, Apple IIc, Lisa, Macintosh), plus tours, education programmes, research archives, events and an online shop.

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Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Sunderland-based electronics workshop specialising in professional audio and vintage instrument repair. Cuenet Technical Services offers component-level servicing for valve and solid-state guitar/bass amps, PA and power amplifiers, mixers, and vintage keyboards/synthesizers (including Hammond and Fender Rhodes). They also provide PCB rework, SMD repairs and bespoke electronics design and prototyping, backed by 40+ years' hands-on experience.

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London Pinball supplies, hires, services and restores pinball and arcade machines across London and the UK. They offer sales of machines and parts, professional diagnostics and repairs, ongoing maintenance packages, valuation/appraisal services, and collection & delivery. An online shop stocks manuals, flyers, plastics and other pinball accessories.

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Lyon Pinball (JJ Lyon) is a South Wales–based pinball specialist offering on-site callouts across South Wales and the South West plus a workshop for full restorations. Services cover vintage electro-mechanical machines through 1990s Williams/Bally WPC systems to modern Stern and Sega titles — including diagnostics, PCB/component-level repairs, playfield shop-outs and general servicing.