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Presents with a purpose are clear direction in Woodbridge

Before Natalie Smith opened the Woodbridge Antiques Centre 10 years ago in the pretty Suffolk town, she told ATG that she was given a great piece of advice: never compromise on quality and presentation.

At the 10th anniversary party last month held in the 30-dealer centre, which specialises in silver and vintage costume jewellery, she reaffirms this.

“When we opened we aimed to keep high standards of quality and condition and we have achieved this,” Smith says.

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