Laings of Glasgow Magalogue 2015

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WELCOME

You cannot imagine the pleasure it gives me to welcome you to the 175th year of Laings in Glasgow. Established in 1840, I wonder if

my forefathers would have believed the business would achieve this milestone.

I was delighted and overwhelmed when Joe (my son-in-law) and Wendy (my daughter) joined Laings in 2010 and became the sixth generation. This succession is very rare.

Our company’s attempt to always show jewellery and watches with a difference in a captivating atmosphere has paid off through the ages.

Please look inside and read interesting articles on what we do, who does it and the end result. Internationally and locally we are acclaimed as front-runners in the industry; read on and you will see why.

This publication is like a journey into the wonderful world of diamonds, watches and jewellery, so bon voyage.

Best wishes and thanks for supporting Laings.

Wm Stuart Laing Executive Chairman

A WARM WELCOME

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14 LAINGS NEWSIt's been a busy 12 months for the Laings family

18 175 YEARS AND COUNTINGLaings celebrates 175 years of being at the helm of the jewellery industry

26 CRUISING ALONG Make fi ve-star luxury a priority with a Barrhead Travel cruise

32 GIN IS THE TONICMother's Ruin is enjoying quite the resurgence

38 A LESSON IN STYLEGlasgow's artistic heritage has left a long-lasting legacy

40 THE CHOSEN FEWThe Laings team shares its favourite jewellery pieces from this year's collection

42 TRUST IN TUDORWhere luxury and timekeeping go together seamlessly

44 FOREVER ELEGANTA closer look at the inimitable Coco Chanel

49 IN STOREA selection of the fi nest jewellery on sale in store

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81 THE GIFT OF TIMEPre-owned watches are as valuable to the Laings business as they are to those who covet them

88 SAVOURING SUSHICelebrating the rise of this traditional Japanese fare

92 YOUR CHANCE TO WINA stay at one of Scotland's most iconic and luxurious hotels: Cameron House

94 FOND MEMORIESJohn Barrowman recalls one of the happiest times from his childhood spent in Glasgow

96 REACH FOR THE STARS What luxurious jewellery items are the celebrities wearing this season?

Managing DirectorFraser Allen

Creative DirectorEric Campbell

Editorial contributorsChiara PannozzoChristina McPherson

DesignMatt McArthur

PhotographyAndrew NeilsonDavid Anderson

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LAINGS NEWSRubbing shoulders with celebrities and winning a host of

awards is all in a year's work for Laings

CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK

HOSPICE LADIES LUNCH

BRICK BYBRICK APPEAL

Laings lends as much support as it can to the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice. This year, Wendy hosted a table at the annual Ladies Lunch, which saw Westlife and I’m a Celebrity star, Kian Egan in attendance. The event raised £30,000 for the charity.

Earlier this year three particularly brave members of staff from Laings of Glasgow took part in a zip-slide across the Clyde. The three girls raised a fantastic £700 for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice Brick by Brick appeal.

Laings of Glasgow store manager, Aaron McCrone, has raised just under £1,000 for Children with Cancer UK. So far he has completed the Great North Run, the Aviemore Half Marathon and Valencia Marathon.

Throughout the year, the Laings team helps to return the sparkle to well-worn diamonds and jewellery through pop-up cleaning stations at charity events. The team enjoys seeing the smiles on people’s faces when they see their jewellery has got its sparkle back.

POP-UP CLEANING STATIONS

DOING WELL BY DOING GOOD

Patek Golf Day The annual Patek Philippe Golf Day saw Stuart, Joe and Wendy enjoy a glorious day on the course at the world-renowned Brockett Hall in Hertfordshire. The husband and wife team both picked up prizes, before a gala dinner to celebrate 175 years of the luxury watch brand.

ADDING TO THE ACCOLADESThere’s been no stopping the Laings family over the past 12 months, as they’ve added a whole host of new accolades to their burgeoning awards cabinet, including Scottish Family Business of the year at the prestigious Scottish Family Business Awards.

There was more celebrating to be done when Laings of Glasgow Sales Consultant, Karyn White, fought off tough competition to win the Shop Floor Star award. Recognising leading jewellery sales associates, the prize is awarded to just 20 people within the UK jewellery industry.


NEWS AND EVENTS

Cartier PoloA delightful day was had when Joe and Wendy attended The Cartier Queens Cup Polo fi nal at the exquisite Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park. The couple enjoyed being Cartier’s guests, where they also brushed shoulders with stars from Downton Abbey.

Joe and Wendy enjoyed their fi rst visit to the world-renowned Royal Ascot, courtesy of Zenith.

Unfortunately their horses didn’t bring them any windfalls on the day, but the sun was shining, which helped to make a great event.

A TRIP TO OLD TRAFFORDBulova, one of the most coveted brands that Laings stocks, is the offi cial Timekeeping Partner of Manchester United. As a result, members of the Laings family got to meet some of the team’s legends. Stuart met Dennis Irwin and Peter Schmeichel, but it was Joe and Wendy’s eight-year-old son, Robbie whose dreams came true. He got to meet the Manchester United team, watch them train and he had a tour around Old Trafford. Robbie also got the chance to walk down the tunnel to the pitch. It was an unforgettable day.

Unfortunately their horses didn’t bring them any windfalls on the day, but the sun was shining, which

ROYAL ASCOT

DaredevilsLaings very own daredevils, store managers Aaron and Aileen, took part in a sky dive courtesy of Victorinox, sponsors of the stunt division of the British Parachute Regiment, the Red Devils. After free-falling for one minute, the chute opened and the pair landed safely on the WWII Langar Airfi eld. Despite falling 13,000 ft, the pair loved the experience and would do it all over again.

MORE WINSStuart walked away with two coveted awards this year: the Individual Buyer of the Year according to the Bering Buyers Power List, which recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the jewellery industry and he was also crowned one of WatchPro's Hot 100 Power Players. Congratulations, Stuart!

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175TH ANNIVERSARY

1840James R. Laing establishes Laings manufacturing company on Brunswick Street

1850William Laing joins his brother and expands the businesses’ workshops

1901 Robert Laing (William’s son) develops the retail side of the business

1902 New showrooms are opened at Gordon Street. The workshops remain at Brunswick Street

1914 The workshops are moved to Gordon Street following the store’s expansion

Top: Shoppers on Buchanan St near the modern-day home of Laings in the Argyll ArcadeAbove and right: The Arcade is now home to three Laings stores, each with its own particular emphasis and expertise


1934 Robert’s son, William C. Laing, takes the helm

1938 William C. Laing designs new Art Deco showroom in St Vincent Street

1940 During WWII, the company sold second-hand antiques as new materials were scarce

1960 Robert Laing (William’s son) re-establishes the business in Renfi eld Street

1970 Laings host a Diamond Ball in Glasgow

It is a momentous year ahead for Laings of Glasgow, celebrating 175 years since James Rankin and William Laing established their wholesaling and manufacturing business in Brunswick Street. Where so many other businesses

fade into obscurity after only a few years, Laings has always managed to move with the times whilst retaining its tradition.

Stuart Laing and his daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Joe, celebrate the jeweller’s rich heritage and look forward to an exciting future.

From clocks to fi sh tanksRegarded as the second city of the British Empire, Glasgow was a place of great commerce and wealth in the 1800s. An accomplished clockmaker, James R. Laing established the

family business in 1840, with clients including the Duke of Hamilton. James’ brother, William, joined the business ten years later and J.R.&W. Laing began providing the ships built on the River Clyde with crockery, silverware and precision instruments. Laings was also appointed as the offi cial watchmakers of the Admiralty and the Clyde Port Authority, and a Laings’ clock still ticks down the

HERE’S TO ANOTHER175 YEARS

Laings of Glasgow has provided customers with exceptional, personal service and luxurious jewellery

and watches for 175 years. This anniversary marks the beginning of another chapter in Laings' successful and

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T he exhibition will celebrate Patek Philippe’s tradition of high-precision

watch manufacturing, an insight into the company’s 175 year history as well as its heritage in the domain of haute horlogerie. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the world of the last privately family owned Geneva watch company immersing visitors into the world of Patek Philippe via numerous rooms throughout the entire Gallery with access to over 400 exceptional pieces.

Mark Hearn, The MD for Patek Philippe UK says: “We are proud of hosting this magnificent event in London, a multicultural city and a hub for business and tourists who come to visit from all over the world. If we can inspire and help visitors to understand and appreciate watchmaking, we will have achieved our objective.” The Exhibition will be open to the public from 09.00 to 19.00 Monday to Saturday and 10.00 to 16.00 Sundays. Guided tours will be available daily in multiple languages. School trips are also part of the programme.

Patek Philippe is delighted to present the

WATCH ART PATEK PHILIPPEGRAND EXHIBITIONMay 27th to June 7th 2015

Free admission, open to the public, at the Saatchi Gallery, London.

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175TH ANNIVERSARY

hours in the Clydeport offices today. “The last shipyard we worked for on the Clyde was John Brown, where the QE2 was built,” Stuart recalls. “We designed a sapphire and diamond brooch for the Queen, who launched the ship. During its history, the Clyde brought many visitors and much employment to Glasgow.”

As the Glasgow landscape changed, so did Laings. J.R.&W. Laing gained a reputation for service among the city’s Victorian gentry and Robert Laing (the first Robert in the family) soon refocused the business to retailing as our clientele rapidly grew. From the original shop on Brunswick Street (in what is now the heart of the Merchant City), Laings moved to new premises as shoppers migrated to different parts of the city and our business expanded. Robert relocated it to bigger premises on Gordon Street in 1902, before his son, William C. Laing, designed a new art deco showroom on St Vincent Street in the 1930s.

William’s son (and Stuart’s father),

Robert, joined the business after the war and in the mid-1960s, he moved it to Renfield Street and created a new contemporary image for the jewellers. Laings became the go-to place for unique jewellery by leading designers and Robert also started using innovative retail methods to attract customers. “In the 60s, people really embraced the purchase of engagement and wedding rings,” explains Stuart. “Gold post-war was beginning to come back onto the market and my father embraced new designs, which no other jeweller had done. He also started selling Rolex watches, which we displayed in a fish tank of goldfish. It was not unusual for the window to be four people deep on a Saturday!”

When Stuart joined his father in the business, he realised that jewellers were beginning to populate in the Argyll Arcade and Laings opened a second store here. The new store sold modern engagement rings and the shop design took inspiration from jewellery shops in Switzerland

and other European countries. Following in his father’s footsteps, Stuart travelled to Hong Kong to find new suppliers and opened an office in Antwerp, the most important diamond-cutting centre in the world, to purchase loose diamonds for Laings’ designs. In 1991, Stuart, joined by his brother, Michael, launched a flagship store on Gordon Street. They continued to innovate and expand the business. They introduced a Watch Gallery to the store, which was a brand new concept at the time. Laings was also the only jeweller in Glasgow to have a dedicated Ring Room, where customers could choose their diamonds in discreet and welcoming surroundings.

The next generationThe sixth generation of the Laing family has now taken the helm of the business, with Stuart’s daughter Wendy, and her husband Joe, joining in 2011. Stuart is now Executive Chairman and mentoring Wendy and Joe as they continue to develop the business. “We are working in an incredibly fast-moving market,” says Stuart. “In the last ten years, there has been phenomenal change, particularly with the advent of online.”

Wendy and Joe relaunched Laings’ website two years ago, providing another luxury environment where Laings’ customers can peruse jewellery and watches. They have also overseen the expansion of the existing stores as well as the opening of a third one within the Arcade.

The expansion has given customers even more choice and the three stores offer a wide range of jewellery, diamonds and watches. In the few years since Joe and Wendy joined,

1971 Stuart Laing joins his father and Laings opens a second store in the Argyll Arcade

1976 A new store is opened in Kilmarnock

1987 Stuart and his brother, Michael Laing, become joint Managing Directors

1990 Civic reception held in Glasgow to celebrate 150 years of trading. Head office opens at 70 Buchanan Street

1991 New flagship store opens on Gordon Street

Left: Company founder James Laing

Right: Although the methods have changed a lot over the years, Laings has always understood the value of advertising


Breitling, Panerai, Jaeger Le Coultre and Chanel have become the latest additions to the stores’ already extensive watch collection. “We have been actively seeking any brands we feel are missing from our portfolio,” says Wendy. “We identified the gaps and we now have the brands we want across our three stores.”

A lot may have changed over the years, but incomparable service still remains very much at the heart of the business. Laings is the ultimate destination for customers who want to select jewellery in a relaxing atmosphere whilst sipping a glass of bubbly. “I learnt from my father that our team had to be knowledgeable, well dressed, extremely courteous and always make the customer feel important,” says Stuart. “That was passed on to me and now I’ve passed it on to Wendy and Joe. Over the years, exceptional and personal service has become synonymous with Laings.”

When Wendy and Joe joined the business, there were 25 members of staff; there are now 52 across Laings’ three stores. “Over the past year, we have made a huge investment in our people,” says Joe. “We have employed a full-time HR manager and our staff

continue to undergo extensive product training.”

The future is bespokeA major focus for Laings now and in the future is the continued development of the finest collection of diamonds and jewellery at extremely competitive prices. Laings’ designer, Kirsty Berry, and goldsmith, Stuart Thomson, have recently created Laings’ first signature collection, offering exceptional diamond rings at unbeatable prices.

“We must never forget what our core business is – diamonds and jewellery,” says Wendy. “We are a jeweller first and foremost. Our range of diamond rings has doubled in the

last year and we think we have every single style anyone could ever want. If our customers can’t find what they are looking for, we can design it.”

In Laings’ flagship store in the Arcade, Wendy and Joe plan to offer a fully bespoke design service using CAD technology. “When you think of service, you think of repairs or getting a ring valued,” says Joe. “We want to tie up our design and service departments so when a client comes in with an old piece of jewellery and asks for it to be valued, we can show them how it could be redesigned.”

In the last three years, the business has experienced remarkable growth and has an exciting future ahead.

“We will always look for new opportunities and may even consider expanding outside of Glasgow,” says Joe. “We will always concentrate on what we are good at – retailing. We need to continue to ensure we have the best brands, the best diamonds and the best staff.”

And what about the seventh generation of the family? “The kids get very excited about coming into the store,” says Wendy. “My daughter is always thinking about what new slogans we can use for our diamonds!” It would seem much of Laings’ story remains to be written. ●

THE ARGYLL ARCADEBuilt in 1827, the Argyll Arcade is a stunning example of Glasgow architecture. Parisian in style with an L-shaped layout and ornate ‘hammer-beam’ roof trusses, the Arcade was designed by the celebrated Scottish architect John Baird, whose other work includes the Prince’s Buildings on Buchanan Street. The Arcade was the first covered shopping centre in Scotland, selling everything from flowers to guns, pottery to silver. The building was Grade A listed in 1970 recognising its national importance and enduring legacy in Glasgow.

2002 The store moves from Gordon Street to the Arcade. Laings now has two stores in the Arcade

2011 Wendy Laing and her husband, Joe Walsh, join the business

2012 Laings’ website is relaunched

2012 A third store is purchased in the Arcade

2015 Laings celebrates its 175th anniversary

Laings is the ultimate destination for customers

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175TH ANNIVERSARY

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REVIVAL OF GIN

During the 1820s, London’s residents would cram into the city’s abundant gin palaces. Gaudy in decoration and lit by newly arrived gaslights, the baroque palaces also began to spring up in cities across the UK, offering locals the chance to drink gin in alluring surroundings. At

their peak, 14 of the largest palaces in London were serving more than half a million customers a week.

Gin is now enjoying another spectacular surge in popularity. There has been an explosion of micro-distilleries as well as speciality gin bars across the country. Geraldine Coates, creator of the website Gintime and author of The Mixellany Guide to Gin, believes that spirits are mimicking trends in food. “I think the growth of

micro-distilleries has been fantastic,” she says. “People are interested in eating locally; they want to know where their food has come from and they are prepared to pay a little more because they recognise it is craft production. This has been happening with spirits, especially gin, because it is easy to make and you don’t have to age it. It isn’t as big an investment as a spirit that has to be aged.”

Geraldine also believes that the rise in demand for gin can be attributed to its rich and vibrant history which is appealing to drinkers. Dutch chemist, Franz de la Boë, is often credited with inventing the spirit although many say it was first developed in the monasteries of northern Europe by monks who came across distilling techniques during the Crusades. War also had an impact on Great Britain’s love affair with gin. English soldiers stationed in the

Mother’s Ruin is enjoying quite a revival. What makes this quintessentially British drink so enduring?

GIN MARTINIJames Bond may have preferred his Martini

with vodka, but gin is arguably the true way

to drink the cocktail. Opinion is divided over

the ratio of gin to vermouth although Dean

Martin allegedly used to say: “Two fingers of

gin and show the cork of a vermouth

bottle to it.”

RECIPEPour 2.5 oz gin and 0.5 oz dry vermouth (or

to taste) into a shaker with ice. Stir or shake

very gently (if you shake too hard, the drink

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chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an olive

or lemon peel.

TOM COLLINSMany say this cocktail’s name comes from

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them. The friend would stomp off to a bar to

find Mr Collins but would instead be served

this gin cocktail.

RECIPEMix 2 oz gin and 1 oz lemon juice with

1 teaspoon sugar (or 2 dashes sugar syrup)

in a cocktail shaker with ice. After shaking,

strain the cocktail into a Collins glass

filled with ice. Top with soda and garnish

with a slice of lemon.

THE NEGRONIThis bitter and sweet cocktail is said to

have been invented in a café in Florence

in 1919 when Count Camillo Negroni asked

his bartender to strengthen his Americano

cocktail and replace the soda water with gin.

RECIPEStir 1oz of gin, 1 oz sweet vermouth and

1 oz Campari in a short rocks glass with ice.

Garnish with orange peel.

SHAKEN OR STIRRED?Gin has been a staple ingredient in cocktails ever since cocktail-maker extraordinaire Jerry Thomas, featured the spirit

in his seminal book How to Mix Drinks more than 150 years ago. For those who would like to sip on something

a little different to a Gin and Tonic, try one of these classic cocktails.

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REVIVAL OF GIN

GIN IN GLASGOW

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RENFIELD STREETOne of the city’s newest dedicated gin bars has, you guessed it, 71 different gins on its menu. Try the Gin Flights which comprises three complementary gins served with tonic-infused ice cubes and home-made tonic water.

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WEST GEORGE STREETDesigned like a modern day speakeasy, Blue Dog combines live jazz music and quality cocktails. The bar is known for its Martinis, such as the Madam Mayfair, which infuses Hoxton’s grapefruit and coconut gin with passion fruit liqueur.

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GORDON STREETMixed with Caorunn gin, elderflower liqueur, blueberry jam and lemon juice, this bar’s signature cocktail, The 1873, is a homage to the year Alston Street in Grahamston ceased to exist. If that doesn’t take your fancy, the gantry boasts an impressive 50 gins to choose from. You'll truly be spoiled for choice.

Netherlands during the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648) observed how native soldiers would drink ‘genever’ (Dutch gin) to settle their nerves before going into battle. The English soldiers soon developed a taste for it and coined their discovery ‘Dutch Courage’.

From the battlefields of the Netherlands to 18th-century London and the period dubbed the ‘gin craze’ gripped the city. Demand for the spirit soared and London’s poor spent the little wages they had in the city’s gin shops. It was here that gin was nicknamed ‘Mother’s Ruin’ because of the number of women turning to gin and the consequent tales about them neglecting their children. In an effort to control the epidemic of drunkenness, the infamous 1736 Gin Act hiked up the price of the licences to sell gin and the craze eventually waned.

As the gin palaces of the 1820s also faded into obscurity and with the poor unable to afford the increasing cost of the spirit, gin became a gentleman’s drink in the mid-Victorian era. It was more refined in taste and Victorians began enjoying Gin and Tonic – a drink discovered almost by accident. As the British Empire expanded, quinine-rich tonic water was sent to Britons living in India as a way to prevent malaria. Gin was added to the water to make it more palatable and the drink transitioned from being purely medicinal to favoured by high-society.

After suffering from a decline in the 20th century, gin is now flourishing once again. The roots of today’s revival can be traced back to the eighties with the launch of Bombay Sapphire which introduced new demographics to the spirit. “I think Bombay Sapphire [kicked off gin’s revival] by producing very stylish bottles,” says Geraldine. “They sort of pioneered the idea of stylised, packaged gin that had a less heavy flavour.”

Towards the end of the nineties, there was a renaissance in cocktails. At this point, bartenders started turning to gin because of how diverse in flavour it is.

“Bartenders really fell in love with gin. There are all kinds of really interesting flavours to play around with,” says Geraldine. “Whereas before on a bar menu, you might have seen a Gin and Tonic or a Martini, you suddenly saw a whole slew of cocktails – some new ones and some revivals of vintage cocktails.

“At the same time, the big brands, who had been quite passive about gin for a long time, suddenly started launching new expressions, for example, Tanqueray Ten and Beefeater 24.”

What sets different brands of gin apart is their distinct blend of botanicals, which can really vary. Juniper and coriander are the most common ingredients, but botanicals including aniseed, citrus peels, fennel, saffron and cloves have also been used by gin distillers. “If you look at the spectrum of gins, you’ve got big flavours like juniper, coriander and spicy gins, and then you’ve got gins that are much nicer in style,” says Geraldine. “I think they all have their place in terms of consumers but also in terms of how they are drunk – different gins suit different cocktails, and then there is a lighter style of drinking with Elderflower Collins, for example.”

Eleven craft gin distilleries launched in 2013 alone and a further 15 are expected to be up and running by the end of this year. The flurry of recent distilleries includes The Botanist, which uses a mix of native Islay botanicals, and Caorunn, which uses rowan berries.

Nearly 300 years after the first gin craze, perhaps this epoch in gin’s long and colourful history may be remembered as its second. ●

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Glasgow experienced a period of rapid growth in the late 19th century. There was a great expansion of

trade and industry and the city was the second most important in the British Empire outside of London. It was against this backdrop that art in Glasgow flourished and would come to define a vibrant and exciting time in the city’s history.

The BoysThe Glasgow Boys were a loose-knit group of 20 or so artists with connections to Glasgow, where they trained, lived or shared studios. The main figures included James Guthrie, George Henry, E. A. Walton, John Lavery, James Paterson, William Kennedy, Joseph Crawhall and Arthur Melville. “The Royal Scottish Academy was seen as quite conservative as was the Glasgow Art Club and many of the

progressive young artists at the time were refused membership,” explains Dr Joanna Meacock, Curator of British Art 1600–1960 at the Glasgow Museums. “The Boys didn’t have a common artistic doctrine; rather a common need and interest brought them together.”

The Boys were initially interested in Realism and rustic themes, inspired by Barbizon painters and the Hague School. “The Boys were creating something very simple and unremarkable. They were rebelling against Victorian sentimentality and painted what they saw,” explains Joanna. “The Boys’ style began to change from the mid 1880s to become more decorative and suggestive, influenced by Japanese prints and European Symbolism.”

The Boys were admired internationally and regularly exhibited throughout Europe. Their reputation paved the way for future Glasgow artists. “They were discussing forming a brotherhood after a successful

international show in 1887, but they ended up going their separate ways. There was a certain amount of suspicion about these new artists,” says Joanna. “Yet, they left a sense that Glasgow was a vibrant place to be, closely linked to movements in Europe.”

The FourIt wasn’t long before another group of artists came along to fill the Boys’ shoes. Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his fellow draftsman, James Herbert MacNair, began attending evening classess at the Glasgow School of Art in 1889. It was here that they were introduced to the Macdonald sisters by the Head of the School, Francis Newbery, who saw a similarity in their work. Mackintosh would go on to marry Margaret and MacNair married Frances. They became known as The Four who pioneered the Glasgow Style.

“Their work starts coming to prominence in the latter half of the 1890s. Their graphic posters of 1896

The Glasgow School, a group of influential artists at the turn of the 20th century, left a stylish legacy for the city

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1: A Funeral Service in the Highlands, James Guthrie, 1882The funeral of a young boy, Guthrie’s work is notable as he is painting what he sees in a very restrained and unsentimental manner. Whistler’s influence is evident in the subdued tonalities.

2: A Galloway Landscape, George Henry, 1889 Far removed from traditional landscape painting, Henry’s work is influenced by Post-Impressionism in France. A bold painting, the subject matter is flattened and simplified.

3: O Ye, All Ye, That Walk in Willowwood, Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, 1903Created for the Willow Tearooms, this gesso panel was inspired by a poem by Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Margaret’s sophisticated technique features the now famous Glasgow rose.

4: A Rally, Sir John Lavery, 1885 Lavery moved from painting rustic scenes to ones of urban life in a vibrant, cosmopolaitan style, influenced by new Glasgow patrons. A Rally is full of movement and quite a radical image for the time, given its depiction of women playing sport.

set out the formal ordering of space and lines of the time, which is their response to art nouveau,” explains Alison Brown, Curator of European Decorative Art from 1800 at the Glasgow Museums. “On the Continent, you have got big curly swirls; in Glasgow, it is more linear and attenuated. A proportional harmony informs their designs.”

The Four regularly exhibited together not only in Glasgow but at international exhibitions in Vienna and Turin, where their work was widely acclaimed. The Glasgow Style was part of a wider arts and crafts movement within the city, which championed craftsmanship in metalwork, enamelling and other technical subjects taught at the School. Needlework and embroidery taught by Ann Macbeth and Jessie Newbery was held in particularly high regard.

“The Glasgow style as a period probably started to wane about 1908,” continues Alison. “The motifs and forms have started to appear elsewhere, like Liberty, which used the Glasgow rose. Like art nouveau, its cutting-edge time has passed. Yet, an important legacy was left in the teaching of the technical subjects at the Glasgow School of Art. It was a fascinating time.” ●

The Wassail, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1900

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Street tearooms. The morphing of figures to plant forms is key in their work at that time. The figures are tall and statuesque and slightly Japanese, another

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Vivienne Shaw, Assistant Manager – Amethyst Ring and Pendant This set is a beautiful example of contemporary, stylish and fun design. The use of purple amethysts brings a unique, modern feel to the classic pendant and ring set. Worn together, these pieces make a real statement but they are also special enough to be worn on their own and still make an impact.

Aaron McCrone, ManagerTudor Black Bay Red Bezel I picked this Tudor Black Bay Red Bezel watch as I feel it encapsulates the heritage of the Tudor brand without losing the functionality of a modern watch. It pays homage to Tudor’s pioneering role in diving watches with its snowflake hands and oversized batons. How-ever, its 41mm case size and deployment strap puts it firmly in the contemporary category. Despite launch-ing in 2012, it’s already an iconic watch.

Margaret Mills, Jewellery Manager – Fope Virginia Necklet and Bracelet Suite I love this 18ct rose and white gold Virginia set by Fope. The warmth of the rose gold beautifully com-pliments any skin tone, while the subtle accent of sparkling, pave-set diamonds provides a focal point. In my opinion, this set is the per-fect accessory for any outfit.

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Alieen Coulter, Assistant Manager – Patek Philippe Diamond Ribbon Rose Gold Watch This beautiful Rose Gold Ladies Complication watch by Patek Philippe is stunning. The elegant 18ct rose gold case and tan leather strap add stylish sophisti-cation, while the diamond set bezel and mother of pearl dial provide a touch of glamour. This watch isn’t just beautiful to look at, it is also highly func-tional, with a 44-hour power reserve, seconds sub dial and moon phases. This classic, stylish watch is the perfect addition to any collection.

Haydn Ashcro�, Sales Consultant – Panerai Luminor I chose this handsome timepiece from Panerai as the heritage of the brand really appeals to me. Panerai is a brand with a rich history, which contributes to giving each individual watch its own unique char-acteristics and style. This is one of the reasons why the brand is in such high demand among discerning watch owners. To own a Panerai is to own a true icon.

Adriana McCrone, Services Manager Laings 175 Gold Collection Ring and Bangle I chose these beautiful rose gold pieces from the exclusive 175 Gold Collection to commemorate Laings' 175th anniversary in 2015. For me, the rose gold adds an elegance and style, while also giving the jewellery a wonderful contemporary edge. The diamond accents on both the bangle and ring make these pieces subtly glamorous and appropriate for any special occasion.

Louise O’Donnell, Sales Consultant– Diamond Trilogy Ring My favourite piece of jewellery is this beautiful platinum and diamond trilogy ring. The oval cut diamond centre stone adds a unique twist to the classic trilogy style, while the round brilliant diamonds on each side add extra sparkle and glamour. I love the symbolism behind the trilogy style, which represents your past, present and future love.


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olex creator Hans Wilsdorf established the Tudor Watch Company in 1946 to introduce a complementary brand to Rolex, in order to offer a more accessibly priced option for patrons of the acclaimed timepieces. The increase in development of wristwatches coupled with the demand for a moderately priced product meant

that Wilsdorf’s vision was as innovative as it was bold. The original design, featuring a decorative rose on the dial, was

representative of the Tudor dynasty. However, in 1969 the shield emblem that we are familiar with today replaced it.

The 1952 launch of the Tudor Oyster Prince was accompanied by a successful advertising campaign, which featured illustrations of working men to demonstrate the robust quality of the time-pieces. The watch was also worn by explorers on the 1952 British North Greenland Expedition. The brand was now matched with an unmistakable style and personality, which has been carried down through generations.

In 1971, the unveiling of the Tudor Oysterdate ‘Montecarlo’ reiterated the brand’s unwavering dedication to sophistication. The movement within these watches offered better accuracy due to an upgrade in frequency. Furthermore, the intricacies of the chronograph mechanism augmented the brand’s partnership between science and aestheticism.

This partnership has been fundamental in recent releases such as in the Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue, a reinterpretation of the 1973 Oyster ‘Montecarlo’. Not only does the sub minute hand on this model have a 45-minute counter, the watch also comes with a complimentary strap, which is crafted by the world’s oldest ribbon makers in France.

Ultimately, Tudor’s insistence on the affiliation between design and functionality places the brand at the forefront of the luxury watchmaking industry. ●

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Left: A selection of Tudor's classic designsTop: A vintage advert highlights the rugged durability of the Oyster PrinceRight: Tudor Style watches boast classic elegance in a contemporary style

We take a closer look at Coco Chanel – the only fashion designer to feature in Time

magazine’s 100 most infl uential people of the 20th century

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Fashion fades, only style remains.” The fashion principles that Coco Chanel bestowed upon the world are still with us today, as is the brand, which four

decades after her death, is still one of the biggest fashion houses in the world.

Born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel in 1883, her humble beginnings were to have no bearing on her future success. Gabrielle had four other siblings, and when her mother died – Gabrielle was only 12 at the time – she was sent to live in a convent in Aubazine with her two sisters, whilst her brothers were

sent out to work. At the convent, Gabrielle learned her craft, being taught how to sew by the nuns. She left the convent when she was 18, as only girls with a religious vocation and the intention to join the order’s novitiate stayed there beyond that age.

Gabrielle’s father was one of 19 children and so Gabrielle still had family locally. She grew incredibly close to her father’s sister, Adrienne, who was only a year older than her. They both attended the Notre Dame School, a religious institution, where Gabrielle further honed her sewing skills. This led to her landing a job as a seamstress in a draper’s store on Rue

de l’Horloge, which sold trousseaux and mourning clothes to the local gentry, as well as layettes fornewborn babies.

As well as sewing during the day, Gabrielle sang in a cabaret at night and this is where it is believed that she picked up the name Coco. This was down to the two songs that Gabrielle had in her repertoire: Ko Ko Ri Ko (the French version of 'cock-a-doodle-doo') and Qui qu’a vu Coco? a song about a girl who had lost her dog. This led to the audience greeting her with barnyard cockerel calls and calling her after the lost dog. And so Coco was born.

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Vichy in pursuit of a successful career as a performer. But it was not to be and she returned to Moulins with the realisation that her future was not in show business. But whilst in Vichy, Chanel met Etienne Balsan and spent the following three years living with him in Château Royallieu near Compiègne. Balsan’s wealth allowed him to give Chanel a taste of the good life, buying her diamonds, showering her with pearls and clothing her in designer fabrics. In 1908, she entered into an aff air with Captain Arthur Edward ‘Boy’ Capel, a wealthy member of the English upper classes. This was a defi ning episode in her life and

despite ending her relationship with Balsan, he remained forever loyal to Chanel. In fact, alongside Capel, he helped to set Chanel up with her fi rst premises to sell her designs in Paris.

From her boutique in Deauville, she had introduced deluxe casual clothes suitable for leisure and sport. She was strongly supported by Adrienne and her sister Antoinette, who would parade through the town centre wearing her designs.

By 1915, Chanel opened a second store in Biarritz. This proved to be a smart move and by 1916, she was able to reimburse Capel his original investment. By 1919, Chanel was a

registered couturiere and had her very own maison de couture on Rue Cambon, one of the most fashionable districts in Paris.

But despite professional success, Chanel was to receive a huge personal blow. In 1919, Capel was killed in a road accident, which devastated Chanel.

In 1920, Chanel created the iconic fragrance, Chanel No 5, and in 1922, she approached Théophile Bader, proprietor of the department store, Galeries Lafayette. He saw the commercial potential in the perfume and introduced Chanel to Pierre Wertheimer, owner of Bourjois, one of the largest cosmetic companies



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in France. If Chanel No 5 was going to be sold in Chanel’s boutiques and Galeries Lafayette, production would have to seriously increase, something that Wertheimer could offer. Chanel and Wertheimer then entered into a corporate partnership and Parfums Chanel was born. Chanel retained a 10% stake in this business, but tirelessly fought for more. Although the relationship between Wertheimer and Chanel was fraught to say the least, the two always regarded each other with mutual respect.

By 1931, Chanel was regarded as a fashion dictator and as a result she was invited to design costumes for MGM stars in Hollywood. However, Chanel did not enjoy her dealings with Hollywood movie stars, and the contract was not a long-standing one.

By 1935, the Chanel business was incredibly lucrative. It employed more than 4,000 people and had become synonymous with luxury and elegant, timeless fashion. But in 1939, at the beginning of the Second World War, Chanel closed her shops, stating that “it was not a time for fashion”, and Paris changed over night from a thriving, cosmopolitan city, to somewhere almost deserted. At this point, Chanel also tried to regain control of Parfums Chanel from Wertheimer, in line with the disposition of Jewish assets. But, Wertheimer had sensed trouble was brewing and signed his share of Parfums Chanel over to French businessman, and more importantly a Christian, Félix Amiot, in return for a stake in his aviation company.

But shortly after the war, in order to avoid a huge legal battle that would ultimately do harm to both Chanel and Wertheimer, an agreement was reached between the two that would see Chanel receive 2% of the gross royalties of perfume sales throughout

the world. This added up to roughly $1 million dollars a year. In addition to this, she also received a sum to cover past royalties. She was now so rich that she didn’t have to work again if she didn’t want to.

In 1954, and despite being more than 70 years old, Chanel felt the time was right to re-establish her couture house. Her returning collection met with criticism from French fashion publications, but received quite the opposite reception from American Vogue. Furthermore, Life, the biggest magazine in America at that time, helped to propel Chanel’s return to world-wide status, by running a four-page spread on Coco Chanel “the name behind the most famous perfume in the world”, in March 1954. Following this, orders for Chanel’s

trademark comfortable suits and dresses flooded in from the States. When the second collection followed, Life magazine stated that “Gabrielle Chanel is creating more than a fashion: a revolution”. What followed was indeed a revolution, where the classic Chanel tweed suit and quilted handbag became the items to be seen in by both celebrities and the upper classes.

Chanel continued to be praised for her work right up until she died in 1971. With Karl Lagerfeld now at the helm of the fashion arm of the business, the brand continues to be one of the world’s most powerful and influential fashion houses. But regardless of who now calls the shots, the legend of Gabrielle Chanel continues to resonate the world over and is likely to live on forever. ●

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functional piece to help ladies keep track of time, it was actually intended to be a piece of jewellery, with timekeeping as very much a secondary function.

Nowadays, time is a rare commodity, but quality is not. Rather than being on a con-stant quest for brand new, never been worn watches, many consumers are now investing the time and effort into finding a pre-owned watch, which represents remarkable value. As a result, it is now a huge part of the

A watch is so much more than a way for you to keep track of time. Your timepiece of choice tells the world so much about you; it captures your sense of style, your

knowledge on the world of horology and gives an indication of your financial status.

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Buying something new tends to come with a seal of approval and certain assurances. Most likely, you take it out of the box yourself, handle all of the guarantees and feel safe in the fact that you are the only one to own it. Buying pre-owned is a little different. Grant takes you through a few points to consider when buying pre-owned:

TAKE EXTRA CAREGo to an authorised dealer. Counterfeits are becoming more convincing and only a true professional will be able to tell you whether or not you are buying the genuine article.

DO YOUR RESEARCHSome models may increase in value – the most expensive wristwatch ever sold was a 1944 Patek Philippe, which sold for $5.6 million in 2010.

SEAL OF APPROVALMake sure your timepiece is fully authenticated before you buy.

INVEST IN THE BESTA pre-owned watch is an investment. Not just fi nancially, but consider it something that could be part of your family, passed down for generations.

Laings of Glasgow business. Pre-owned timepieces tend to be medium-end, everyday watches. They preferably should come with their original boxes and certifi cates of origin, as this tends to impress prospective buyers even more.

The selection that Laings has in store mainly comes from customers trading in their watches, or simply selling their timepiece. Therefore, any pre-owned watch that Laings sells comes with the family jeweller’s seal of approval. Custom-ers will be purchasing a quality timepiece that will have been serviced either by the brand’s own or Laings’ skilled watchmakers. It is also likely to be less expensive than themodern-day equivalent.

“High-end watches are more than just a watch, they are a status symbol,” explains Grant Smith, pre-owned watch expert at Laings of Glasgow. “At times, the newest version of, for example, a Rolex can be out of reach fi nancially, and that is when it is worth considering a pre-owned model. That way you’ll still be able to experience ownership of a high-quality timepiece at a competitive price.”

With this in mind, the number of people looking to invest in a pre-owned watch in recent years has grown exponen-tially, and Laings in particular has noted huge interest in pre-owned Rolexes. “A genuine Rolex can last over 100 years if it is properly looked after. This means it should be serviced frequently by an authorised Rolex dealer to ensure the lon-gevity of the timepiece,” says Grant.

Although pre-owned watches tend to have a more bank balance friendly price tag, that doesn’t necessarily have a bearing on the depreciation of a timepiece. Pre-owned watches will often depreciate in value at a far slower rate than a brand new timepiece and if the model you have is cov-eted, there is a chance it could even go up in value.

“We have an ample collection of pre-owned watches from the world’s best horologists, including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, Breitling, Panerai and Tag Heuer, not to mention that we are one of only two authorised Rolex dealers in Glasgow,” says Joe Walsh, Managing Direc-tor, Laings of Glasgow.

“We are very proud of the range of timepieces we are able to off er our customers. Not only do all of our pre-owned watches come with the quality associated with Laings of Glasgow, but as stated earlier, a large majority are also reconditioned and serviced by the brands themselves before they arrive in our showroom. Testament to our commitment to pre-owned watches, over the course of the past nine years it has become one the biggest growth areas of our businesses.

“Our pre-owned watches are also brand-certifi ed and come with a 6-month warranty, so you can have peace of mind in your purchase,” Joe explains.

If a brand new Patek isn’t quite within your reach, or there’s a Cartier timepiece that is no longer being made, don’t assume that you can’t have the luxury that comes with sporting an iconic timepiece.

Instead, visit the Laings of Glasgow showroom or web-site to browse the options available to you. You’re sure to be able to fi nd something within your budget, or that watch you’ve always dreamed of. ●


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The traditional lunchtime sandwich is taking a bit of a beating as more and more of us are reaching for a California roll instead. That’s right, sushi is

on the rise and we’re enjoying every mouthful

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Last year, Japanese food was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status. It is the only country other than France to have its food regarded in such high esteem.

It’s hardly surprising that the world wants a bite of this cuisine; it’s delicious, it’s healthy and it’s easy to eat on the go. This is why in recent years sushi has exploded across the globe, with people trading nights at the pizza parlour for a spot at the sushi bar. But how far removed is the sushi we have come to know and love in the Western world from what was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status?

To answer that question, we need to take a closer look at the history behind this culinary movement, which is far from a modern-day invention. The earliest references to sushi in Japan date back to the 8th century, and as is so often the case, sushi in its earliest form was happened upon by accident.

It was borne out of an ancient method of preserving seafood, which used fermented rice tightly wrapped around the fi sh to prevent it from spoiling. Initially, the rice was discarded and only the fi sh was eaten, but it wasn't long before people started to consume the two together. It was at this point that it moved from purely being a method of preservation to something that the Japanese enjoyed eating.

As sushi grew in popularity it went through many changes and by the early 16th century, it was regarded as one of the earliest forms of ‘fast food’. This was down to both the convenience and the taste factor. At this point, sushi also developed to include vegetables.

In the early 19th century, street food became very popular in Japan, with food stalls popping up across the country. This saw the popularity of sushi soar and further variations appear, such as nigiri, which are rectangular mounds of rice with fi sh placed on top.

Sushi continued to gain popularity across

the country and as a healthy, delicious and convenient food – it was easy to transport and could be eaten with fi ngers – it became a very popular fast food in the country.

Considering how long sushi has been a part of Japanese culture, it didn't really start to appear in the Western world until the late 1960’s, as Trevor Corson, author of The Story of Sushi: An Unlikely Saga of Raw Fish and Rice, explains: “Prior to the 1960s, Japanese food was considered to be very strange in general. Going back to the 1600s, seafood wasn't really regarded as a desirable meal,and that was more down to access to fresh seafood. But that attitude lingered, and it wasn’t until the late 1960s, when two separate things happened that helped to boost the profi le of eating fi sh that the sushi scene

suddenly exploded.”The fi rst event that Trevor is

referring to is a review by the US government of the American diet and health problems. Recognising that the American diet could be better, the government issued a report outlining the health benefi ts associated with eating more fi sh and

grains. At around the same time, a strong Japanese community started

to build in Los Angeles, with a sushi bar opening up near Hollywood studios,

attracting celebrities to try this new, exotic and healthy way to eat. The two combined helped to propel the sushi gospel across the country and beyond.

“At the same time as the government issued the health report advising eating more fi sh and grains, celebrities started eating sushi, and it almost acted like a prescription for eating more of this kind of food,” Trevor says. “Also, the celebrity endorsement made sushi even more exciting and exotic. But there was also a real badge of honour that came with eating it – it said that you were brave enough to eat raw fi sh.”

Although the concept of raw fi sh might be hard for some people to stomach, in actual fact the key component of sushi – seasoned rice – is particularly palatable: “The taste of sushi is

By the early 16th century, sushi was regarded as one of the earliest forms

of ‘fast food’

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pretty easy for the Western palate to enjoy; it’s rice seasoned with vinegar and sugar, and when you think of the extent to which we’ve adopted Chinese food, the fl avours of sweet and sour and soy are all present in sushi. In terms of fl avour, once you get past the fact that you are eating raw fi sh, it doesn't have a particularly complex profi le and is pretty friendly on the palate.”

America pioneered sushi across the Western world, and in fact, what we have generally come to regard as sushi, especially the kind that you fi nd in supermarket food-to-go aisles, is an adaptation of the authentic Japanese fare: “The California roll was invented in LA and not in Japan,” says Trevor. “Most of the sushi we eat today in the Western world is a variation of the California roll, so it's not really true Japanese sushi.”

If rolls aren’t really an authentic feature of Japanese sushi, what should we expect if we were presented with the real deal? “There are many traditional forms of sushi, but the one that has really spread across Japan and the rest of the world is representative of Tokyo-style nigiri,” says Trevor. “Nigiri are small, rectangular mounds of rice, which are hand squeezed with either fi sh or shellfi sh placed on top. It’s very diff erent from a roll, which is considered an after-thought in traditional Japanese sushi.

“Nigiri is usually served one after the other by the chef whilst you sit at the sushi bar. The chef asks you for your preferences, but you don't order formally like you would in the US or the UK. So it’s not just the kind of sushi we eat that’s diff erent in the Western world, but also the way we eat it is diff erent too.”

Although sushi is already on sale in more places than it’s not, there is room for sushi to expand even further. “In the US pre-prepared sushi is on sale everywhere – even in the food-to-go section in pharmacies – it’s almost become an American meal. But there is still room for people to discover real, traditional Japanese sushi, which is almost a diff erent cuisine.”

Sushi has truly evolved across the centuries, and Trevor is confi dent that it will continue to do the same in the future: “The only thing that really defi nes sushi is the way that the rice is fl avoured,” Trevor explains. “You can make it into any shape or style, using any other ingredients and it’s still technically sushi. And so, as sushi continues to become more international, and more chefs continue to innovate and combine the best aspects of the tradition with sustainable practices, we’ll hopefully be able to experience it in new and interesting ways … whilst continuing to enjoy the old ones, of course!” ●

KNOW YOUR ORDERDo you know your California roll from your nigiri? Here’s a handy guide to a few things you might see on a sushi menu

Chirashizushi A bowl fi lled with sushi rice and topped with a variety of raw fi sh and vegetables

Miso A paste, normally used as a base for soups, which is made from fermented soya beans and barley or rice malt.

SashimiRaw fi sh, or sometimes meat, sliced thinly and served without rice.

Nigiri An oblong, hand-pressed block of rice, with fi sh placed on top.

Temaki Cone shaped with nori on the outside, the ingredients are placed in the cone and usually consist of rice and raw fi sh

Norimaki Sushi rolls wrapped in nori and containing rice, vegetables and fi sh

Wasabi A member of the horseradish family, it has a strong, hot fl avour and is a vivid green colour

Nori Dried seaweed, often used to hold sushi fi llings in place


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FOND MEMORIES

John Barrowman recalls one of his

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My parents loved to entertain and among their circle of friends and neighbours in Scotland, and in Illinois after our move to the states, Marion and John Barrowman’s parties were renowned. My dad, who was a skilled draughtsman, designed and built an extension on the back of our

house on Dornford Avenue in Mount Vernon just for parties. The Extension – with capital letters as it came to be known – was off-limits to Carole, Andrew and me except when our parents were entertaining, which they did (at least in my childhood memory), every night.

Kitted out with a bar, modern leather furniture – and when I say ‘modern’, I mean seventies ‘pleather’ chic – and room for dancing, The Extension was the gathering place in Mount Vernon. Before the party would kick into full swing, Carole, Andrew and I were sent to bed, or mum and her sister, our Auntie Jeannie, would take us to spend the night at the ‘high flats’ at Sandyhills, where Murn lived. We called them the ‘high flats’ because everything around them was, well, low: post-Second World War prefabricated houses surrounded the flats.

My mum knew better than to feed us dinner on those nights because we were going to get sick on the sweets Murn would give us anyway, so why waste a good meal? The three of us would sit in front of the huge picture window in our living room and stare down the street watching for Murn and Jeannie to appear round the corner with their goodies. Murn would bring Andrew some Walnut Whips – which I have no idea why this was the case, I’m thinking it had something to do with the nuts – were considered adult sweeties in our house. Crunchies and Milky Ways were for the weans, but Walnut Whips and Turkish Delights were for grown-ups. Murn would

bring Carole packets of Maltesers or Cadbury’s Flakes, while I’d inhale bags of Jelly Babies and Wine Gums. “Ask Wee John to give us a song before he goes?” someone at my parents’ party would inevitably request. They never had to ask me twice. I even had my own ‘microphone’: a stainless steel drinks measure that I kept tucked behind some bottles on the bar. ●

To read more, Anything Goes by John and Carole E. Barrowman (Michael O'Mara Books, £7.99) is available on Amazon and as an ebook.

“ Marion and John Barrowman’s parties were renowned. My dad, who was a skilled draughtsman, designed and built an extension on the back of our house just for parties”

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