T op prizes have been given to two pharmacies for their contributions to local
civic events — in both cases with the help of historical material supplied
by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s museum.
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| Left: Graeme Macbride, Kathryn McGinnis (Saturday assistant) and Carole Macbride display their cup. Right: an exterior view of the prize-winning “McKinlay Apothecary” in Glossop |
The G. R. & P. C. Macbride Pharmacy in West Calder, Midlothian, took part
in the West Calder millennium civic week from August 20 to 26 and was awarded
a cup for the best dressed premises. The pharmacy made use of the two travelling
showcases available on loan from the Society’s museum (see p479).
The window displays also included antiques owned by proprietors Graeme and Carole
Macbride or loaned by other staff and customers. One exhibit was a jar of live
leeches borrowed from St John’s hospital, Livingston.
The other winner was Finlay McKinlay Chemists, of Glossop, Derbyshire, which
took part in the town’s 22nd annual Victorian weekend, from September 1
to 3. Shops entered competitions for window displays and for the Victorian dress
worn by staff. The pharmacy won the “best overall” prize (which recognises
both costume and windows) and the founder’s cup. The window display included
copies of advertisements supplied by the Society’s museum.
