An independent business in Hitchin town centre will reopen on Saturday, July 13 after a store refurbishment.

Gatwards of Hitchin, a family-run jewellers, first opened its doors in 1760 - but it has closed recently to allow a revamp of the shop.

Gatwards first opened in 1760.Gatwards first opened in 1760. (Image: Gatwards of Hitchin)

The new design aims to give customers more privacy and more attention from sales assistants, with iPads at each serving station.

Soft-seating for customers is provided too, as well as a hospitality area for bubbly refreshments.

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A spokesperson for the store said that the refurb hopes to fit with their new motto of "more than a moment" to give customers a "special memory of the store experience".

When the store reopens at 9.30am on Saturday, the first ten customers to make a purchase will receive goody bags worth £100 each.

Gatwards is open 9.30am to 5.15pm from Monday to Saturday at 20 Market Place.