04 | CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF BRUTON KNOWLES
HONOURING OUR PAST Henry Bruton and William Knowles were men of enormous vision and passion. Their descendants continued to build and shape the business and the values of integrity, impartiality and independence – so important in 1862, 150 years ago, remain an integral part of the business today.
Nick Millard
Bruton and Knowles left their mark on the history of Gloucestershire by creating a partnership that has stood the test of time. One can’t go far in Gloucester without experiencing the impact Bruton Knowles has on the city. The business has expanded to become a national presence with colleagues operating across England and Wales. The commitment to serving clients which prompted the creation of the partnership remains at the core of the business, whilst much of the environment we work in and the technology we use has changed there still remains a dogged tenacity to create opportunities and solve problems which is at the heart of the Bruton Knowles brand.
On 19th September 2012, the Bruton Knowles partnership celebrates its 150th anniversary – an extraordinary milestone few organisations reach intact. Whilst there have been many changes in skills and services, the firm remains a private partnership with all the owners working directly in a business that has consistently turned adversity into advantage, demonstrating foresight, bolstering partnership and bringing people together. One wonders what old Mr Niblett would have to say about Bruton Knowles today: sitting and chuckling over his pipe somewhere and still claiming credit, no doubt, for a firm which has been a great contributor to business prosperity for more than a 150 years. Here, with gratitude to our founders and all those who have played a role in our history, we share the remarkable and surprising stories about the heritage and evolution of this proud brand – a partnership and families that all share the same name: Bruton Knowles.
Nick Millard, Chairman of Partners