Peter Rea design.
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I worked in Musicraft 1972-73.The shop inside was painted black and had a section at the back which sold Hi-Fi. The record section had headphones on the walls so buyers could listen to the records. When I was at school I would often go in just to listen on headphones and to experience the sound within your head that headphones could only give.
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Nick BOORMAN
(2018)
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My Dad, Ray Hatch, worked at Musicraft in Hounslow. As a child I remember visiting him at work and once helping him out behind the counter. All that wall-to-wall vinyl, the listening booths (I was not tall enough) and the B&O hifi at the back. Dad is finally retiring at the age of 86 in a weeks time and we’re looking for old memories to help him celebrate; if you can share anything that would be wonderful!
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Delva Forrest
(2021)
Don't recall listening booths, but do remember 4 sets of headphones wired into the wall. Which occasionally 'disappeared' due to people cutting the cable & walking out of the shop with them.
He secretly took driving lessons & after he (again, secretly) passed his test, surprised his wife when (presumably) he announced one day, "OK dear, I'll drive today"!
Recently had to clear out my late mum's house & came across an ARD amplifier. Haven't had a chance to see if it still works yet.
Noticed I'm 2 years late, but I wish him every happiness in his retirement.