Grace's Guide
British Industrial History
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Fox and Barrett
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of Thames Chambers, 12 George Street, Adelphi, London
Partnership of Henry Hawes Fox, Junior and James Barrett[1] formed to exploit Dr. Henry Hawes Fox's patent system of fire-proof flooring or roofing.
1851 December: Dissolution of the Partnership between Henry Hawes Fox and James Barrett, as Architects and Engineers, carrying on business at No. 46, Leicester-square, in the county of Middlesex, and at No. 12, York-buildings, Adelphi, in the same county. James Barrett would carry on the business.[2]