The Retro Directory

Derby Computer Museum :: Visit Derby

Derby

Derby Computer Museum is a hands-on museum in central Derby showcasing around 60 working exhibits from the 1970s–1990s across six themed rooms (70s/early 80s, Japanese consoles, British gaming history, PC history, music tech, Apple room and rare consoles). Visitors can play original hardware and games, book school trips, and hire the space for parties or corporate events. Open Saturdays (10:00–16:00, last entry 15:00) with regular special events such as BYOB retro gaming nights.

Divine Audio — Vintage & Rare Hifi

Workshop specialist restoring, servicing and selling high‑end vintage hi‑fi from the 1970s–1990s. Stocks restored turntables, cassette decks, amplifiers and speakers from brands such as Nakamichi, Linn, McIntosh and Tannoy. Operates online (no public retail shop), offers in‑house refurbishment and grading, buys trade‑ins and can provide installation/calibration in the London area.

E17 Electronics Repair, VHS DVD And HiFi Repair- East London

London (E17), Greater London

E17 Electronics (listed via Sickamps) is an East London specialist for vintage audio repairs and second‑hand sales — servicing VHS and DVD players, vintage hi‑fi, Walkmans/portable radios and record players (including Technics 1200/1210 turntables). Contactable by phone and located in the E17 area.

EasternToysandCollectables – We Buy your unwanted toys

Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich-based buyer and reseller of collectable toys, specialising in vintage 1970s–1990s action figures, die-cast, LEGO and retro games consoles. Buys single items or whole collections across the UK, offers collection or secure postal options, and regularly sells at toy fairs and events.

Electrical repair by D K Electronics Service Centre in Cottingham

Cottingham, East Yorkshire

D K Electronics Service Centre (Cottingham) is a long‑established workshop specialising in repairs and servicing for electronic musical instruments (pianos, organs, keyboards and synths), PA and pro‑audio gear, plus TV, DVD and hi‑fi equipment. Qualified engineers work across Cottingham, Hull and East Yorkshire and handle makes such as Yamaha, Casio, Roland and Korg.

Electronics - Arcade Consoles - Cambridge Nostalgia & Co. - Retro Furniture, Gas Pumps, Games & More!

Cambridge, Ontario

Nostalgia & Co. (Cambridge, Ontario) sells retro and vintage-themed home and commercial pieces including reproduction and original arcade cabinets (Pac‑Man, Arcade Legends 3, Golden Tee), unrestored vintage arcade machines, Rock‑Ola jukeboxes, retro appliances and 1950s-style furniture. They also offer specialty items such as immersive racing simulators, popcorn machines, custom gas pumps and ship product from their Cambridge location.

Electronics Repair, CRT TV, Retro Game Console, VHS, Old Computer

Crieff

Scotland-based restoration workshop specialising in complete restoration and preservation of collectible vintage electronics. Services include full restorations of CRT televisions and monitors, classic computers and retro consoles (Commodore, Amiga, C64, Amstrad, ZX Spectrum), vintage hi‑fi (cassette decks, turntables, reel‑to‑reel), radiograms, and VHS equipment. Workshop works by appointment and begins projects with a paid assessment and quotation.

Essex Amp Repairs | 01376 502160

Witham, Essex

Witham-based specialist workshop repairing, restoring and modifying guitar amplifiers and vintage hi‑fi equipment. Essex Amp Repairs handles valve/tube and solid‑state amps, offers guitar set‑ups and pickup/install work, and is an authorised service partner for several boutique amplifier brands. Open to the public on weekdays at Unit 38 of the Freebournes Industrial Estate.

Essex Toy Cave

Colchester, Essex

Colchester-based vintage and collectable toy shop specialising in 1970s–1990s toys and memorabilia. Online store with hundreds of in-stock items, worldwide shipping, event appearances and pop-ups. Offers valuations and buys multi-item collections; the physical Cave at Hills Self Storage is visitable by appointment.

Freelance Arcade Technician Work Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Arcade Machine Rental provides nationwide arcade machine hire and venue installations with a large catalogue including retro classics (Pac-Man, Space Invaders). They offer event and long-term rentals, profit-share placements, and provide installation, fault-finding, routine maintenance and repair services — currently recruiting freelance arcade technicians for work across Manchester and surrounding areas.

Gadget Man Ireland - Gaming - Retro Gaming Consoles

Waterford, Waterford

Gadget Man Ireland is a Waterford-based gadget retailer that stocks a dedicated Consoles & Retro Gaming range: pocket retro handhelds, HDMI game sticks pre-loaded with classic arcade and console titles, arcade-style novelty games and a wide selection of gaming accessories. Offers online ordering with fast shipping across Ireland and Europe and physical store locations in Waterford.

Game Boy / Game Boy Game Catridge Repairs – RepairCapital

RepairCapital is a UK-based repair shop operating a Shopify store that offers mail-in repairs for handheld consoles and controllers. Their listing includes Game Boy (GBC/GBA) and game cartridge save-battery replacement services (also listing SNES/N64 cartridge batteries), plus Joy‑Con stick drift repairs and Hall‑effect upgrades for Nintendo Switch controllers. They sell parts and offer a minimum 12-month warranty on services.