The Retro Directory

Retro Reproduction - Repairs

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh-based Retro Reproduction buys, sells and restores vintage hi‑fi. Established 1997, they stock turntables, valve and solid‑state amplifiers, speakers, cassette decks and open‑reel machines, and offer specialist repair, refurbishment and upgrades (including tonearm rewires, cartridge fitting, laser replacement and reel‑to‑reel servicing). They provide free estimates, national/international shipping and handle delicate packing for mailed items.

ROYS RETRO REPAIRS – My site

Bradford, West Yorkshire

Bradford-based specialist offering repair and restoration of vintage electronics including radios, record players and radiograms, plus telephone repairs. Services include cabinet refurbishment, rewiring, PAT testing and Bluetooth conversion/retrofit for older audio equipment.

Services & Repairs - Audio Republic Hi-Fi Shop in Gateshead

Gateshead

Audio Republic is a specialist hi‑fi retailer with showrooms in North Leeds and Gateshead. They sell turntables, cartridges, tonearms, speakers and amplifiers, offer home demonstrations and home cinema installs, and provide dedicated hi‑fi servicing including turntable setup, cartridge fitting and full rebuilds on reference turntables.

Tass Romsey | TV | Norris Close, Romsey, UK

Romsey, Hampshire

Independent TV and audio specialist in Romsey offering repairs, servicing and sales with a recognised vintage hi‑fi and video capability (mid‑1970s to 1990s). Services include TV and hi‑fi repairs, installations and setup, aerial/satellite work (subcontracted), and videotape/audio transfers to DVD/CD. Workshop visits by appointment only.

The Watch Repair Centre Norwich

Norwich, Norfolk

Family-run watch repair centre in Norwich (St Stephen’s Street) established 2003. Provides while-you-wait battery changes (18-month guarantee), strap sales and fitting, link removal, quartz movement replacement, acrylic/mineral glass fitting and metal strap repairs. Operates a fully equipped mobile unit and services a wide range of brands from everyday (Sekonda, Seiko) to premium watches (Omega, Longines, Rado).

Totally Awesome York • Little Vikings - York for Kids

York, North Yorkshire

Independent family-run toy and games shop in York city centre offering a mix of nostalgic favourites (Subbuteo, Tamagotchi, Rubik’s) and modern board/card games, trading cards and collectibles. Features an in-store play table to try games and toys before buying.

UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration - Recent Repairs

UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration (site by Paul Stenning) documents specialist repair and restoration work on pre‑war, wartime and post‑war valve radios plus vintage transistor sets and related audio equipment. The site lists numerous recent restorations across many British and European makes, demonstrating expertise in period radio servicing and restoration.

Valve Radios - Home

Southampton

Independent specialist based near Southampton offering repair, safety servicing and full restoration of vintage valve and transistor radios (circa 1930–1970). Provides free initial assessment when sets are brought to the workshop, written fixed-price quotes and hourly labour repair work backed by 35+ years' experience.

Vintage Audio Repair Bristol | Stereos and Record Players

Levittown, Bucks County

Family-run audio and electronics shop in Levittown, PA specialising in vintage hi‑fi: on-site repair and refurbishment of turntables, receivers, cassette/8‑track decks and speakers, plus a large selection of used/vintage audio for sale and an eBay store. Accepts carry‑ins and shipped repairs; also buys used stereo equipment.

Vintage Watch Repair - London

London, Greater London

London-based specialist watch repair and restoration service (Jewellery Watch Repairs & Restoration London) offering master-watchmaker repairs for vintage and antique wrist- and pocket-watches. Services include movement servicing, dial restoration, case refurbishment, glass/crown/hand replacement and full restorations; they operate a Hatton Garden workshop (appointment) and accept nationwide postal repairs.

Vintage Watch Restoration London | Expert Repairs | SwissMade

London, Greater London

SwissMade — London-based vintage watch restoration specialists in Hatton Garden since 1985. Master watchmakers provide vintage movement overhauls, sympathetic dial restoration, case/bracelet refinishing and complete restorations for 1920s–1980s timepieces (including quartz-era models). Offers insured nationwide postal collection, free diagnostics and estimates, and a two-year warranty. Experienced with major Swiss makers including Rolex, Omega, Cartier and TAG Heuer.

Vintek – The Vintage Audio Technology Specialists

Frampton, Dorset

Vintek is a Dorset-based specialist workshop offering repair, restoration and servicing for vintage audio equipment — including valve and solid‑state amplifiers, guitar/PA amps, turntables, cassette decks, open‑reel recorders and radio receivers. They provide diagnostics and quotes, parts sourcing where possible, a 12‑month workmanship guarantee and accept devices by post for repair.