BARROW HEPBURN & GALE
Established since 1760, Barrow Hepburn & Gale is a British company, internationally known as the manufacturer of the iconic Red Despatch Boxes; a symbol of democracy and Britain’s constitutional monarchy. The company’s history is interwoven with the history of the United Kingdom. Barrow, Hepburn & Gale’s Despatch Boxes have been used, and continue to be used, by British sovereigns, prime ministers and ministers. The Despatch Boxes carry documents that have taken the country to war, ensured peace and shaped the history of Great Britain.
Despatch Boxes
Barrow Hepburn & Gale is the official supplier of Despatch Boxes, Ministerial Folders & other items to The Sovereign, His Government & official representatives.
The Despatch Boxes contain confidential, sensitive & top secret documents that are read, commented on & eventually signed & approved by the monarch, the prime minister & other government ministers. These documents safeguard transparency in the decision-making process & provide an accessible historical record for future scrutiny.
PRIVATE COMMISSIONS
Handed down from generation to generation, Barrow Hepburn & Gale has an unbroken chain of makers whose skills have been passed from one craftsman to another.
We make personalized Despatch Boxes for private clients across the globe.
RESOURCES
We have been through many moments in time and our extensive archives make fascinating reading. We have witnessed history & the making of history. We have been present at the darkest of hours & at the dawn of a new. We have served 7 British Monarchs, 37 Prime Ministers…& one or two Presidents of the United States. For more than 265 years, we have created moments in time. We are very happy to work with interested parties who would like more information on our history and unique position.
