In 1824 Charles Barrett set up his law practice in Eton High Street, but little did he envisage that 200 years later not only would his practice still be in existence, but the two equity partners would both be women.
Then women could not become Solicitors or vote and married women could not own property in their own names.
A lot has changed since 1824. However, the firm Charles Barrett started, continues to undertake work for the local communities of Slough.
The firm started as Barrett and Co. In 1865 Richard Barrett, son of Charles, opened a branch office and was the first Solicitor to practice in Slough.
Charles Barrett sold his Eton property in 1880 leaving Richard in Slough. In 1905 Harold Thomson joined as an assistant Solicitor.
Harold became a full partner in the practice which was given the name of “Barrett & Thomson” which continues to this day.
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