I love this shop and remember going there as far back as the 1970's as a young boy. A guy called Barry used to own it. I would spend hours in this shop looking at all the surplus electronic and mechanical gear. In those days, Electronic shops were very few and far between. in fact, the only competition they had then was Maplin Electronics who then were only a small company. Maplin only had the one store, and that was in Southend Essex so not a real threat. Direct Electronics was then and i'm sure still is today a haven for TV repair engineers. You will be amazed at all the I.C's they stock. Direct Electronics is a great shop and do miss going there as since moving out of the area some 20 years ago. read more

Hmm, Not heard anything about Steve, but I've not been to Manor Park for a few weeks now. If Steve has, in fact gone then it is indeed a very sad time not least for his family. I recall both Barry and Steve over the years. Whilst I was always very friendly with Barry, he could be a bit impatient at times! Steve, however,was as has been said, a very gentle man. Helpful, polite even when indulging you as you made a fool of yourself. I hope Steve is in fact still with us but if, tragically he has gone, then it is a great loss. Les E6 read more