Crowds descended on Westgate Street in Ipswich on the last weekend before Christmas.
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Shops reported a "really busy" final weekend of trading before Christmas - although some found their stores less packed than they might have been, as people adhered to coronavirus restrictions.
The last weekend before Christmas coincided with prime minister Boris Johnson's announcement of stricter rules over the festive period.
Fiona Coe, marketing manager for independent retailer Coes, in Norwich Road, Ipswich, felt the announcement led to a quieter Sunday of trading.
Fiona Coe, marketing manager at Coes
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"Yesterday was a relatively good day – people in getting a few last minute things," Mrs Coe said on Sunday.