The Retro Directory

Old Toys and Antiques - from Now and Then, Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Now and Then (trading as Old Toys and Antiques) is an independent Edinburgh shop (est. 1976) specialising in obsolete toys, diecast and tin models, pre- and post‑war trains, collectible advertising and 20th‑century 'techy' items such as radios, phones, tape recorders and typewriters. Longstanding physical shop with regular opening hours and a buying interest in vintage items.

OLDAMPS - Valve amplifier repairs & guitar amp service, restoration Sheffield UK

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Sheffield-based specialist in valve (tube) amplifier and vintage guitar-amp repair, servicing and restoration. Services include diagnostics and fault-finding, recapping, overhauls, biasing and noise/hum reduction, plus sympathetic modifications and conversions for classic brands such as Vox, Fender, Marshall, Hiwatt, Watkins/WEM and Orange.

On The Air Ltd.

Hawarden, Deeside

On The Air Ltd (Vintage Radio) specialises in buying, restoring and hiring vintage radio, television and recording equipment for collectors, museums and film/TV productions. With over 30 years' experience the company runs the Vintage Technology Centre (visit by appointment), publishes the quarterly Airwaves catalogue/magazine, undertakes restoration projects (including historic OB units) and supplies period-accurate props and technical services such as format and aspect-ratio conversion.

Original Retro Arcade Games Machine Hire for any event

East Midlands

Ghost Retro Arcade (based in the East Midlands) hires original, restored arcade machines and large retro gaming attractions for weddings, parties, corporate events and conventions. Their fleet includes authentic CRT cabinets from the 1970s–1990s (Pac‑Man, Galaga, Defender, Gauntlet, Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, etc.), a giant NES controller rig, a 4‑player big‑screen arcade and DDR dance machines. Free‑play hire, delivery, setup and collection are offered; machines are refurbished to working condition.

Our Services | nsmjukeboxrepairs

Goole, East Yorkshire

NSM Jukebox Repairs (NSM Jukebox Services Ltd) is a Goole-based specialist in NSM vinyl and CD jukeboxes. They provide fault diagnosis, electromechanical overhauls, carriage and speaker refurbishment, Centrale/Credit Control and CD laser repairs, parts supply, cosmetic restoration and customisation. They operate a workshop and showroom, offer collection/delivery, UK call-outs and international video support; most work carries a warranty.

Oxford Audio Repairs – Repair, don't discard!

Kidlington

Appointment-only audio repair workshop in Kidlington (OX5) specialising in restoration and repair of vintage and modern hi‑fi: turntables, cassette decks (demagnetise, align, head replacement), amplifiers, loudspeakers, headphones and related electronics. Services emphasise restoring vintage kit from many well-known brands and preserving items rather than discarding them.

Oxford Powershop

Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Oxford Powershop Ltd is a Kidlington-based electrical repair workshop specialising in vintage and modern audio equipment. Trading since 1966, they repair turntables/record players, hi‑fi systems, amplifiers, speakers and DJ gear, alongside DVD/Blu‑ray, TVs, monitors and domestic appliances. Repairs are carried out from their Mill St workshop with drop-in inspections available.

Personal Cassette Player Repair - Fix Tech Fast

Fix Tech Fast is a UK electronics service centre offering specialist repairs for personal cassette players and other portable audio equipment. They handle common vintage faults (drive belts/idlers, bearings, worn rollers), battery and jack repairs, water-damage recovery and offer diagnostics, express turnaround, micro-soldering and a mailed-in repair service with warranty options.

PHS Electronics Repair - Fast and reliable repair of musical equipment, Amateur & CB radio

Exeter

PHS Electronics Repair is an Exeter-based repair specialist for musical and communications equipment. Services include guitar amplifier servicing and repairs (including valve/tube amps), speaker cabinet repairs and recovering, effects pedal and rack-equipment repair, guitar electronics and lead construction, CB & amateur radio servicing and games-console repairs. They offer local collection/delivery in the Exeter area and nationwide courier collection/return for mail-in repairs.

Pinball & Arcade Repair - The Pinball Factor - Repair, Service and Expertise Pinball UK coverage South Wales

South Wales

The Pinball Factor (South Wales) offers specialist repair, restoration and maintenance for pinball machines, classic coin-op arcade cabinets (70s–90s titles), jukeboxes and pool-table re-cloths. Services include PCB and amplifier repair, playfield cleaning and restoration, cabinet refurbishment and component upgrades; nationwide visits or workshop work/collection available (covers UK up to the Scottish border).

Pinball Machine service | Majestic Pinball Restorations | South Woodham Ferrers

Chelmsford, Essex

Essex-based pinball specialist offering mobile callouts and a dedicated workshop for servicing, repairs, restorations and custom upgrades. Works on electro-mechanical and solid-state machines from manufacturers such as Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, Stern, Sega and Zaccaria — services include playfield overhauls, board repairs, cosmetic restorations and LED/display/upgrades.

Pinball Pixels Pints | Retroids Arcade Bar | Worcester | England

Worcester, Worcestershire

Retroids Arcade Bar (Pinball • Pixels • Pints) is a Worcester arcade bar featuring two floors of classic arcade machines, pinball tables and retro consoles (SNES, Mega Drive, PlayStation One and more). The venue operates as a licensed bar, runs free-play days, pinball league nights and hosts private parties and full-venue hire for groups.