The Retro Directory

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Westcliff on Sea, Essex

Home Entertainment Services (Westcliff-on-Sea) is an independent repair and media‑transfer workshop specialising in televisions (CRT, projection, Plasma, LCD, LED), hi‑fi and legacy video/audio formats. They repair cassette decks, amplifiers, tuners, Minidisc equipment and offer transfers/duplication from VHS, VHSC, Betamax, 8mm, V2000, LaserDisc and DV to DVD, plus cassette/reel-to-reel to CD. Local collection/delivery, home visits and mail-in shipping are available across Essex.

TVM Audio Visual | Electronics Repair 12b Ironstone Close Brixworth NN6 9PD 01604 766704 or 01604 648132

Brixworth, Northamptonshire

TVM Audio Visual is a Northamptonshire workshop specialising in repair and restoration of vintage audio and general electronics. Services include valve amp (guitar/PA) servicing, record player/turntable and audio restoration, pro-audio and rack-gear repairs, TV/monitor and video equipment servicing, IT product and amateur radio repairs. Operated from a Brixworth workshop with on-site visits available.

Twisted Toys: Cool Vintage Toys, Retro & Cult Collectables Free UK P&P – TwistedToys

Twisted Toys is a UK-based online retailer specialising in vintage toys and retro collectables from the 1960s–1990s. Stock covers classic toy lines (Star Wars, Transformers, He‑Man/MOTU, Thundercats, TMNT, Corgi/Dinky) and a wide range of retro video games and consoles (Atari, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, NES/SNES, Mega Drive, PlayStation, N64, Dreamcast etc.). The shop lists boxed and collectible items and offers UK postage.

Tynemouth Software: Commodore C64 Repair (with a slight cheat)

Tynemouth Software (run by Dave Curran) specialises in repair, restoration and hardware projects for vintage 1970s–1990s home computers. The site documents repairs on systems such as the Commodore 64, BBC Micro and Z80-based Micro-Professor, offers diagnostic and restoration services, and sells related kits/products via online channels (Patreon/Tindie links).

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.

Underground Retrocade

West Dundee

Underground Retrocade is a public arcade in West Dundee, Illinois, offering 200+ classic arcade cabinets and pinball machines from the golden era. Open for walk-in unlimited play sessions and a la carte pinball, they also host private bookings, adjudicate high scores (Aurcade/Twin Galaxies), and maintain a large vintage-game collection.

Up A Level | Play Together. Level Up.

York, York

Up A Level is a public gaming lounge in central York combining retro and next‑gen console booths (PS1, Mega Drive, SNES, Game Boy, N64 alongside PS5/Xbox), arcade‑style games, a large board‑game library, tabletop RPGs (including D&D), LEGO, darts, regular events and party/venue hire. Walk‑in sessions and online bookings available; on‑site café snacks provided.

Upgrades and Repairs | Atari8

Atari8 (Jonathan Halliday) is a UK-based specialist in Atari 8-bit computers offering repair, upgrade installation, modifications and bespoke firmware/ROM development (U1MB, Incognito, SIDE loaders, 1088XEL/1088XLD and related projects). Also provides Atari 8-bit productivity software (donationware) and accepts commissioned work from enthusiasts internationally.

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.

Vectis Auctions | Retro Gaming Toys & Collectables Specialist Auction

Vectis Auctions is a UK-based collectable toy and retro gaming auction specialist. They buy and consign retro games, consoles, vintage PCs, arcade and pinball machines, provide valuations and catalogue services, run online and in-house auctions and handle international packing and shipping for sold lots.

VHS recorders, Hi-Fi systems, cassette decks repair London | E17 Electronics

London

E17 Electronics — a London-based specialist repairing and refurbishing retro audio/video kit. Services include VCR/VCR‑DVD/HDD recorder repairs (Panasonic, Toshiba, Sony, LG etc.), cassette deck and Walkman restoration, radio and Hi‑Fi/home‑cinema servicing, plus VHS/Hi8 tape-to-digital conversion. They sell professionally refurbished VCR/DVD/HDD recorders and tapes online with UK delivery and offer collection/mail-in repairs from their shop at 186A Blackhorse Lane, E17.

Video Tape Repair | Stourbridge | Portraits by Hart

Lye (Stourbridge), West Midlands

Portraits by Hart (Hart Photography) in Lye, Stourbridge is a family-run studio offering in-house repair and digitisation of vintage videotapes (VHS, Betamax, VHS-C and camcorder tapes). They repair, clean, re-case and splice damaged tapes and convert them to MP4 (USB) or DVD, plus offer related photo and cine-film scanning and restoration services. Work is performed on-site with no third-party outsourcing.