Dependant drop down data validation using unsorted lists

Lonemascot

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I have a problem trying to create a data validation list from matching data in an adjacent cell to an unsorted 2 column list on another sheet.

First sheet - Reference column A to return column B

A
B
1
ROOM
ELEVATION
2
Study
Rear
3
Living room
front
4
Study
Rear left
5
Dining
Right
6
Dining
Front right

<tbody>
</tbody>

Due to the nature of this sheet it is not practical to sort the ROOM column

Second sheet

A
B
1
ROOM
LIST OF WALLS
2
Study
Rear
Rear left
3
Dining
Right
Front right
4
Living room
Front

<tbody>
</tbody>

Eg. The data validation list drop down in cell B2 should firstly look at A2 and then go to sheet one, look down column A and all the cell contents that match with Sh2 A2 populate my list. i.e. The list should only contain “Rear” and “Rear left” as options.

Had column A in sheet 1 been sorted then I could have used a combination of OFFSET, MATCH and COUNTIF to return my list. I'm at a loss to find an alternative solution on unsorted data.

Any help or pointers would be really appreciated.
 

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