HOLME

Bryan ( son of Wm. Holme of Thurl and castle, Lancs. ) baptised at Tunstal, Lancs. 29 Dec. 1776; articled to John Baldwin of Lancaster, solicitor; admitted solicitor Jany. 1800; a managing clerk in office of Bleasdale and Alexander of Hatton court, London about 1803, a partner in the firm at Hatton court and New Inn 1806–16; partner with Alexander at New Inn 1816–21, with Frampton and Loftus 1821–36, with Loftus and Young 1836 to death; projected “The Law Institution,” Chancery Lane 2 June 1825, which became “The Incorporated Law Society” by a new charter granted 5 June 1845; a whole length portrait of him by H. W. Pickers gill, R.A. was placed in the Society’s hall about 1836. d. 13 Brunswick sq. London 15 July 1856. Legal Observer 23 Aug. 1856 pp. 281–5.