Maldon shop windows have been dressed to impress to celebrate the spirit of Christmas.

Maldon Town Council has announced the winners of its best dressed window competition, heaping praise on retailers for pulling out all the stops.

Mayor Stephen Nunn said: “I was very impressed by all the effort to make the High Street look special at Christmas.

“It made it very difficult to choose winners.

“Everyone is talking about Coes’ window because they have had their refurbishment and it really does look like a winter wonderland scene.”

Coes was crowned the overall winner of the competition.

See the MBS for winners and pictures.