In 1856, Thomas Burberry left his apprenticeship with a draper to open his own store in Basingstoke. The 21-year-old’s business grew quickly, and now it is one of the many great fashion houses that Britain boasts. The instantly recognisable check patterns are adored by stars across the world, and with over 500 stories in 50 countries Burberry believes its trade potential is “enormous”, especially post-Brexit.

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