Axminster Power Tool Centre.
Many of us will know them as suppliers of lathes etc.
Look through their catalogue, and machine tools are only a small part of their range, which caters for many trades and especially for woodworkers.

Their stock ranges from the "normal" to the superlative, at corresponding prices. I just wish my woodwork justified such expenditure, or possibly it would improve if I used the best tools, and those are surely what is available from these people.
However, although the "top-of-the-range" is always interesting to look at, like most people I am always looking out for bargains, and  they sell these too.
Axminster Power Tools, Chard Street, Axminster, Devon. Tel: 0800 371822.  website: www.axminster.co.uk

Blackgates Engineering.
I have bought a variety of items from Blackgates over the years. Whilst I have never visited their premises, I have
always found that the service by mail-order has always been excellent.
They keep a comprehensive range of the popular and some not-so-popular items.

Blackgates Engineering. 207 Wakefield Road, Drighlington, Bradford, W. Yorks. Tel: 0113 285 3652 
www.blackgates.co.uk

Reeves.
I must mention Reeves as they were, for many years, one of the main suppliers to many (most?) model engineers. I have not used the new Reeves yet and can only hope that they are as useful to the modeller as the original company. http://www.ajreeves.com/

Station Road Steam.
Station Road Steam sell second-hand completed as well as part-built models, and many other model related things.
Tel: 0118 971 3739  Website: www.stationroadsteam.com/

Stuart Turner.
Everyone knows of Stuart Turner, now called Stuart Models. Their kits of stationary engines are an excellent
project for anyone starting model engineering, as well as making some superb models whether built by the novice or the experienced modeller.
They are complete so there is no need to search round for extra material, and for many models, there are detailed
instruction books.
My only regret is that they are no longer in the beautiful premises which they occupied in Henley on Thames.

Stuart Turner, Braye Rd, Guernsey, CI. Tel. 01481 242041  Website. www.stuartmodels.com

Evans Engineering.
I was recently involved professionally with a small-scale hydropower scheme.
Evans Engineering proved to be knowledgeable and helpful, and their wealth of experience was of tremendous
benefit. Not quite "model engineering", but I am sure that other people may be looking at water power, and  would find them helpful.
Tel : (+44) 1566 782285 website: www.microhydro.com/