The Retro Directory

Home - Synthesiser Service Centre

London, London

London-based Synthesiser Service Centre is an established specialist repair workshop for professional and vintage electronic musical equipment. They offer diagnostics, repairs and parts sourcing for synthesisers, samplers, keyboards, effects and studio rack gear — including many 1970s–1990s classics — with experience fitting retrofits and replacements such as MIDI upgrades and Roland Juno IC replacements.

Home - The Norwich Gaming Market

Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Gaming Market is a specialist gaming market and event in Norwich dedicated to retro games, consoles, computers and related collectables and memorabilia. The organisers list exhibitors, traders and visitor information for forthcoming events — a focal point for retro gaming buyers, sellers and enthusiasts in the area.

Home - Wilkinson's Hi-Fi, Nelson, Lancashire, UK

Nelson, Lancashire

Wilkinson's Hi‑Fi in Nelson (Lancashire) is a specialist vintage hi‑fi shop and workshop offering repairs and restoration for cassette tape decks (including Nakamichi and classic Sony/Technics/Akai/JVC/Aiwa models), reel‑to‑reel machines, Walkman PRO units and valve amplifiers. They also provide vinyl record cleaning (in‑store and occasional while‑you‑wait), stock used/second‑hand hi‑fi equipment and hold a large spare‑parts collection. Mail‑order repairs are accepted after prior contact.

Home – UK Vintage Watches

Southampton, Hampshire

UK Vintage Watches is a Hampshire-based specialist in buying, selling and restoring vintage wristwatches. The business lists many pre-owned watches from the 1960s–1990s (Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Cartier, Tissot and more), offers bespoke restoration (dial, case, bracelet work), sourcing of vintage parts, valuations and viewings by appointment. Watches can be purchased via the online shop.

Home | MK Electronic Repair

Derry

MK Electronic Repair is a Northern Ireland‑area specialist in servicing and restoring audio and electronic equipment, with expertise in classic Hi‑Fi (Quad, Marantz, Cambridge Audio), reel‑to‑reel machines (Tascam, Ampex, Revox), radios (vintage to modern), tube and guitar amplifiers, PA systems and general electronic instruments.

Home | RETRO BRISTOL

Brislington, Bristol

Retro Bristol is a Bristol-based shop and online seller specialising in vintage and retro toys, board games and console games from the 1970s–1990s. Stock ranges from action figures and branded collectibles (Star Wars, Transformers, He-Man, Ghostbusters, etc.) to retro console units and Nintendo games. They also run events and autograph/meet-and-greet activities.

Home Console Repair Service - Initial Diagnosis – Retrolize

UK-based retro gaming specialist and online store selling restored and upgraded Game Boys, parts and modifications for Game Boy and other retro consoles, plus accessories (HDMI adapters, controllers) and repair services including initial diagnostics and restorations. Ships from a UK warehouse and offers international delivery.

Home Moving Pictures - Moving Pictures

Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Edinburgh-based Moving Pictures specialises in digitising old media (cine & video film, VHS, cassette tapes, records) to DVD, MP4 or USB and provides repair services for VCRs, DVD recorders, hi‑fi and other audio/visual equipment. They operate a shop and workshop in Roseburn, offer engineer home visits and provide a UK postal/collection service for transfers.

Home page | Hard To Find Hi-Fi

Birmingham

Hard To Find Hi‑Fi is a Birmingham-based specialist retailer and showroom supplying high‑end hi‑fi with a strong focus on vinyl-era equipment — turntables, cartridges, record-cleaning systems and related accessories. They sell new and ex‑demonstration components, buy previously owned hi‑fi, offer online ordering with UK/international shipping and provide delivery/installation for selected systems.

Homepage - Bournemouth Gaming Market

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Bournemouth Gaming Market is a retro-focused video game market run by Replay Events, hosting traders selling retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, import games, arcade machines and related memorabilia. Events are ticketed and held at Bournemouth International Centre; exhibitor tables and advance-entry tickets are available.

Homepage - Cardiff Gaming Market

Cardiff, Cardiff

Cardiff Gaming Market (run by Replay Events) is a regular ticketed retro games market held at Cardiff Metropolitan University's National Indoor Athletics Centre. The event brings together traders selling retro games, computers, consoles, handhelds, arcade machines, import games, artwork and related merchandise, and offers exhibitor table bookings and tiered early-entry ticketing.

Homepage - Glasgow Gaming Market

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow Gaming Market is a recurring ticketed retro gaming market held at Glasgow Club Bellahouston. The event brings together traders selling retro games, consoles, computers, handhelds, arcade machines and related memorabilia. Tickets (advance and general entry) and exhibitor table bookings are available through the organiser.