George Osborne Barratt

George Osborne Barratt (1827–1906) was a confectioner who, at age 21, set up what was to become Barratt & Co., Ltd., using premises at 32 Shepherdess Walk, Hoxton. Several of his siblings and children became involved in the business, aiding its growth and development. By the time of Barratt's death the firm had become the largest confectionery manufacturer in the world. The company was taken over by Bassett's in 1966, then by Cadbury Schweppes in 1989 and, since 2008, has been part of the Tangerine Confectionery portfolio. The Barratt brand name was brought back in 2018.