The Retro Directory

Retro Workshop, Audio Repair Services, Southampton

Southampton

Retro Workshop (Peter Carr) is a Southampton-based specialist in repair, restoration and maintenance of vintage audio equipment dating from the 1930s up to the 1980s. Services cover Dansette-style record players, valve radios, radiograms, amplifiers and other classic hi‑fi items, including bespoke/home-made amplifier work.

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.

Service & Repairs Archives - Pinball Heaven

Tarleton

Pinball Heaven is a UK specialist in pinball: retailer of new and restored machines, a large European parts stock, and repair/restoration services including mobile (on-site) visits and PCB/board repairs. Showroom visits are by appointment; online ordering and machine hire are also offered.

Sinclair Repairs & Servicing

DataServe Retro is an online vintage computer specialist focused on 1970s–1990s home micros. The site offers systems, manuals, system software, spares and peripherals for platforms such as Sinclair (ZX80/81/Spectrum/QL), BBC/Acorn, Amstrad, Commodore, Atari and more; sells media (floppy disks, cartridges, cassettes) and vintage audio/cassette spares, and provides Sinclair-specific servicing and repair information/services with shipping.

Sinclair ZX Spectrum

Retroleum is a UK one-person specialist supplier of spare parts and modification kits for 1970s–1990s home computers. The Sinclair ZX Spectrum section offers capacitors, chips, connectors, keyboard parts, heatsinks, voltage regulators, RAM replacement modules, composite-video and DC‑DC mod kits and other Spectrum-specific components. Online sales via PayPal with shipping by Royal Mail (UK addresses only).

Sinclair ZX Spectrum Home Computer - New Hardware and repairs.

RWAP Software (division of RWAP Services) is a UK retro computing specialist established in 1986. They support Sinclair systems (ZX80/ZX81, ZX Spectrum, QL, Cambridge Z88) and other 1980s/1990s machines (Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Intellivision, Vectrex) by supplying replacement parts (notably keyboard membranes), selling second‑hand hardware and spares, developing new peripherals and software, operating the SellMyRetro trading platform, and offering repairs, recycling and buying of retro computer collections.

Soundcraft Hi-Fi | Audio Shop Ashford

Ashford, Kent

Independent Ashford hi‑fi dealer specialising in high‑end and pre‑owned audio, turntables and vinyl care. Stock includes Rega, Linn, Ortofon and other legacy brands; offers demonstrations, online ordering and turntable servicing (LP12 service centre).

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.

Testing, Assessing and Repairing Your Sinclair ZX Spectrum (All Models 16k, 48k, 48k+, 128k, +2, +3 and Issues) – PopeyMon Games and Consultancy

PopeyMon Games and Consultancy (PopeyMon Games & Fun) is a UK-based specialist in vintage computers and games with a strong focus on Sinclair ZX Spectrum models. The site offers testing, assessment, repair and refurbishment services (including recapping), refurbished boards and parts, original/tested 1980s tape players and power supplies, commission sales and a webshop of retro hardware and games. Services are provided remotely (posted-in machines) and include technical consultancy.

The Centre for Computing History Museum – Cambridge

Cambridge

The Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) is a hands-on museum dedicated to preserving and exhibiting computing and gaming hardware from the 1970s–1990s. Displays cover classic home computers, early consoles and arcade history, with interactive exhibits (eg. Big Trak), an education room and a visitor café/snack bar.

The Micro Museum|Ramsgate UK|Computer History|Videogames

Ramsgate, Kent

The Micro Museum in Ramsgate is a small museum dedicated to vintage computers and retrogaming. Visitors can see a collection of historic computers, play videogame exhibits and book private visits. Admission listed at £7 per person (cash only).

The National Videogame Arcade

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

National Videogame Arcade (NVA) is a playable videogame museum and cultural centre in Nottingham offering over 70 games from classic arcade cabinets to VR, regular retro-themed exhibitions and events, education workshops, school visits, birthday parties, and private hire.