But its glorious catalog lay in disarray, waiting for an astute buyer willing to mine its precious gems.

It was also 12 months when the British Museum showcased a handful of its recovered stolen gems and Charli XCX rebranded the summer in slime green, with her album Brat.

Specifically, that involved drawing up a list of what they called “hidden gems” – alternative holiday destinations in the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas and Colombia.

A sign promising “junk to gems” points the way.

“I like the idea of finding gems. I found a Versace handbag for £15 once. The jumpers are always better quality too,” she adds.