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I agree that Hawkins have a good choice of frames and mounts and I've no reason to believe that they don't offer a good service. However, I'm interested in the comment that they are cheaper than others in the area. I guess it rather depends on who they are compared with. I recently obtained a framing quote from both our local Hawkins and David Mitchell Picture Frames Limited in Lewisham and I saved a staggering ?300 (yes - three hundred pounds!) by choosing the latter. And they delivered for free! I cannot rate them highly enough. Sure, their shop isn't as "posh" as Hawkins's but they are a friendly, popular (there was often a queue when I visited) established family business who deliver knowledge, skill, choice and a generally excellent service at a very reasonable cost. Well worth the journey into Lewisham in my opinion.
I use both Hawkins and the Lewisham framers. Yes, Lewisham is cheaper, but if I want a really fine bit of craftsmanship then I go to Hawkins. I?ve also found them better at advising on what frames and mounts to use. They take real care to recommend what will complement and enhance a piece, even when it?s only had sentimental value.
I found Hawkins to be quite expensive when I took 8 prints in to be framed. I thought the advice and service I received in Thames Gallery much better and have been back several times. It might just depend what you?re looking for. I did find the place on North Cross very expensive too.

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