Smallbrook Junction

Hi all, Does anyone here remember two model shops on the Isle of Wight which were trading in the 1970s. One was at Lake, located on Sandown Road, just before the tee junction with Newport Road. As my memory serves me it also sold radios and TVs and had a model railway section at the rear of the shop. My father would take me there each year on holiday. I'd love to know the name of the shop and whether a photo exists of it somewhere? Google Street View does still show the parade of shops set back from the main road but I just cant recall which one it was. The other one was in Sandown in Station Avenue with the junction of Broadway - Now I believe part of Broadway Stores, the local convenience shop. Again my father took me there in the 1970s - I seem to remember it being much smaller than the one in Lake. The main door opened onto Station Avenue. If anyone remembers anything of either shop then do please comment. Brings back memories of happier times. Thanks all.

That's useful to know Tim - I knew that the MRC Easter exhibition became IMREX at some stage, early 80's makes sense. Thanks Chris

Hi all, Does anyone have any photos taken at the MRC (IMREX?) Easter Shows which were held at the Methodist Central Hall Westminster during the 1970s. My late father took me as a young teenager several times during the 1970s and definitely in 1978, as I still have the show guide for that year. I have been searching the web and magazines for images of the show and any attending layouts, but sadly nothing has turned up yet. I thought I'd try a post on RM web. I do remember that the Allen Downes 'Candleford Mill' layout was at the 1978 show. Any pointers or pics or even memories would be much appreciated. Many thanks, Chris