The Retro Directory
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Electronic Equipment Servicing – Peter Francis Music
near Ringwood
Qualified electronics engineer offering servicing and repairs for electronic keyboards, organs and pianos plus amplifiers (including valve/tube amps) and PA/group equipment. Based near Ringwood, covering Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Devon; workshop and on-site servicing for schools, churches and groups.
Electronics Repair Services - Stroud | Orangevalley Systems
Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Orangevalley Systems (Nailsworth, near Stroud) is a UK electronics repair specialist focusing on vintage hi‑fi and turntables. Services include amplifier and receiver repairs, Technics SL‑1210 cable replacement, turntable setup and cartridge fitting, recapping/capacitor replacement (including old home computers), PCB/solder repairs and refurbishment of vintage audio equipment. Accepts drop‑offs by arrangement or shipped repairs from across the UK.
Elevator Sound - Synthesiser, Drum Machine & Eurorack Modular Store
Bristol, Bristol
Elevator Sound is a Bristol-based specialist shop and online retailer of synthesizers, drum machines and Eurorack modular gear. They stock new, ex-demo and second‑hand instruments and modules (including classic-name manufacturers), run workshops and local events, and operate a walk-in store at 74 Stokes Croft with nationwide shipping from the UK site.
Entertainment World | Retro Store | Welcome...
Birmingham
Birmingham-based retro store offering a wide selection of retro consoles (Atari, ZX Spectrum, early PlayStation generations), games, accessories, vinyl records and pop-culture collectibles. Sells in-store and via eBay/Facebook Marketplace, and buys retro items for cash or in-store credit.
Equipment Repair | Music Room London | SE14 London
London, London
Music Room London (The Old Library, SE14) is a rehearsal studio and grassroots music venue that also runs an on‑site equipment repair workshop. They service PA speakers, mixers (including DJ mixers), turntables, guitar and bass amplifiers, pianos and keyboards — and will assess vintage audio gear (parts sourcing may be limited). Repairs charged from £85/hour (incl. VAT); completed equipment receives a complimentary PAT test.
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.
Expert Electronics Repair Services for TVs and More | Western Radio
Swansea, Swansea
Swansea-based electronics repair specialist handling TVs (LED/LCD under 60"), Hi‑Fi systems and separates, DVD players and VCR/video recorders. Owner-operated workshop with over 30 years' experience; weekday drop‑off hours and local collection point at the rear of 102 Eversley Road, Sketty.
Game Chasing: The Retro Hut, Southampton - MoeGamer
Southampton
The Retro Hut is an independent retro games shop in Southampton selling and buying preowned consoles, boxed computer games and loose cartridges across systems from the 1980s–1990s (Master System, Mega Drive, SNES, N64, Amiga, Dreamcast) through to later preowned platforms (PS2/PS3, Xbox 360). The small, well‑organised store also stocks vinyl, collectible cards, toys and board games. Located at 48 Shirley Rd, the shop accepts trade‑ins and is described as open most days (10:00–17:00, Sundays 13:00–17:00; closed Tuesdays).
Games | Joe Joe Jims
Cofton Hackett, Birmingham
Joe Joe Jim’s is a pub and live-venue in Cofton Hackett (B45) that hosts a rotating collection of retro arcade machines and classic video games. Their on-site arcade spans eras from early classics like Space Invaders and Pac‑Man to driving cabinets such as Sega Rally and Daytona USA, alongside pinball and coin-pusher machines — all available to play while you enjoy food, drinks and events.
GameSwap | Buy Retro Handhelds at GameSwap UK 🎮
York
GameSwap is a UK‑based online shop (York HQ) specialising in retro handheld consoles, third‑party controllers and accessories. Stocks brands popular in the retro handheld scene (Anbernic, AYANEO, TrimUI, Retroid and more), offers refurbished kit, a trade‑in/buyback service for handhelds and controllers, UK dispatch, 30‑day returns and a 1‑year warranty on products.
Gearfix – M.Mirza 2021
Glasgow, Glasgow
Gearfix (M. Mirza) is a Glasgow-based specialist workshop offering repair, restoration and refurbishment for analogue and digital synthesizers, mixers, valve and transistor amplifiers, digital pianos, outboard audio gear and related electronics. They stock rare and obsolete parts, provide valve testing and recalibration, and offer callouts in Scotland’s central belt.
Glasgow Studio Electronics - Technical services for studios and musicians
Glasgow, Glasgow
Glasgow Studio Electronics is a Glasgow-based workshop offering repair, servicing, modification and restoration for studio and musical equipment. They handle vintage and analogue instruments and electronics — from tape machines, Hammond/Wurlitzer/Rhodes keyboards and church organs to classic synths (Prophet 5, Juno 60/106, Polysix, Roland D50 etc.), amplifiers, microphones, outboard and DJ gear. On-site organ work across Scotland and parts sourcing for wireless/IEM systems are also supported.