 Edward II was a campaigner for better working conditions for employees and was co-founder of the Chatham Tradesman Association (now Medway Chambers of Commerce).The business was incorporated in 1921, and a year later Edward III son of Edward II joined the business eventually taking over as Managing Director, a position he held until 1966, when his son Edward IV took over the position.In 1963 the store again moved to new premises at 125 High Street, Chatham, and in 1966 the store became members of the Associated Department Stores group.