1862
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Barclay Erskine establishes business as Erskine B. Plumber and Gas Fitter, trading from 34 Struthers Street Calton. Barclay’s house adjoins the premises at 32 Struthers Street |
1874
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New shop opens at 43 East Market Street |
1912
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First shop in Rutherglen opened at 46 Gallowflat Street. |
1930
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First telephone number for firm, Rutherglen 316. |
1963
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Thomas Thom takes ownership, but keeps the Barclay Erskine trading name. |
1996
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Firm becomes a limited company, Barclay Erskine Ltd. Thomas’s son Alan Thom becomes owner. |
2003
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First Create Studio opened in Hamilton displaying a wide variety of quality bathroom and kitchen products and selling direct to the public. |
2005
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Create Homes undertakes first home extensions as sister company to Barclay Erskine Ltd providing quality home extensions and conversions. |
2012
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Celebrated 150th anniversary 9th April. |