York House, named after the building the company occupied on Regent Street, was founded in June 1879 by Major Clench as a cooperative society. They commenced trading in the following November. York House is often referred to as The Junior Army & Navy Stores and it’s unclear what their exact connection was with the A&N CSL of Victoria Street, which was founded 8 years earlier. However, it is known the Junior A&N advertised their address as York House, Regent Street. Perhaps, York House were bought out by the A&N CSL and their name was changed. Certainly, the ethos, the variety of wares and the method of operating with agents across the world was very similar to the A&N CSL. We have seen campaign chests and portable shelves with labels for York House in the past and they are also known to have supplied officer’s messes and regimental canteens. Late 19th Century.
Small bit of info I could find, hopefully gives you a few more leads to follow up.
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