formerly J D Morant. The business was founded in Southsea, Hampshire and moved to its location opposite Chichester Cathedral in 1942 after its original premises were destroyed by enemy bombing. Dorchester, formerly Genge & Co. (originally Genge, Dixon & Jameson). Eastbourne, formerly Barkers (originally Dale & Kerley); closed 1997 (the building was subsequently occupied by T J Hughes between 1999 and 2019). Epsom, opened 1984; renamed Dickins & Jones in 1987. Gravesend, formerly Chiesmans (originally Bon Marche). Guildford, formerly William Harvey. Hove, formerly Chiesmans (previously Stuart Norris and originally Driscolls). Ilford, formerly Chiesmans (originally Burnes). Kingston-upon-Thames, formerly Chiesmans (originally Hide & Co.). Leamington Spa, formerly Burgis & Colbourne; renamed Rackhams in 1976. Lewisham, formerly Chiesmans / Chiesman Brothers; closed 1997. Maidstone, formerly Chiesmans (originally Denniss Paine & Co.). Maidstone, formerly T C Dunning & Son; closed 2005. Newport, Isle of Wight, formerly Chiesmans (originally Morris of Newport / Edward Morris & Co.). Rochester, formerly Chiesmans (originally Leonards). Southend-on-Sea, formerly Chiesmans (previously a satellite store of J R Roberts of Stratford; originally Ravens); closed 1987. St. Albans, formerly Greens / W S Green. Tunbridge Wells, formerly Chiesmans (originally Waymarks). Upton Park, formerly Chiesmans (previously The John Lewis Store of Upton Park and originally a satellite store of John Lewis & Co. of Oxford Street). Winchester, formerly Chiesmans. Wolverhampton, formerly Thomas Clarkson & Sons. Subsidiaries On 13 November 1973, the proposed merger between Boots and House of Fraser companies was subject of a written question in the House of Commons and the following companies were listed as subsidiaries of Army & Navy: William Harvey of Guildford Ltd. Harveys of Camberley Army & Navy Stores (Bromley) Ltd. Genge & Company Ltd. Thomas White & Company Ltd. J. D. Morant Ltd. Thomas Clarkson & Sons Ltd. Burgis & Colbourne Ltd. Artillery Mansions Ltd. References External links Official site Pages from the store's catalogue 1939-40 Buildings and structures in the City of Westminster Buildings and structures in Chichester Companies based in the City of Westminster Former co-operatives of the United Kingdom Demutualized organizations Defunct retail companies of the United Kingdom Defunct department stores of the United Kingdom House of Fraser Shops in London Retail companies established in 1871 1871 establishments in England History of the City of Westminster Consumers' cooperatives in the United States Victoria, London