Barrow Hepburn & Gale

established in 1760, barrow, hepburn & gale is a luxury british leather goods company, internationally known as the manufacturer of the iconic red despatch boxes; a symbol of the british democratic system and our constitutional monarchy. barrow, hepburn & gale are the official supplier of despatch boxes (red boxes) and other leather goods to the sovereign, her government and official representatives. we have supplied boxes and official leather goods (such as ministerial folders) for many generations. our despatch boxes are interwoven with our nation’s history, being used by successive sovereigns and prime minister, carrying documents that have taken us to war, ensure peace and shaped our history. revered for our craftsmanship that is handed down from generation to generation, we have an unbroken chain of makers whose skills have been passed from one master craftsman to his apprentice since 1760. over 250 years of experience and skills go into each handmade barrow, hepburn & gale produc