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Online events

Join us from the comfort of your own home for a series of free online events to learn about the history of Sainsburys.

 

4th October 13:00-13:30 - The Introduction of Self Service Shopping

A talk about the seismic shift in the way people shopped when self service branches were opened. 

For free tickets, please get in touch with the archive on sainsburyarchive@londonmuseum.org.uk

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SA/DES/39/263 "Sainsbury's new super Self-Service opens in…Worcester…" leaflet

 

18th October 13:00-13:30 - Frozen food

We look at the introduction of frozen food and how it impacted on everyone's daily life.

Free Tickets available soon

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SA/PKC/PRO/1/10/4/9/1 Image of Sainsbury's frozen vegetables and fish

In person events

Come see us for these drop in sessions at the Sainsbury Study Centre in the London Museum Docklands.

 

4th November 13:30-15:30 - Autumn & Winter

Sainsbury Study Centre, London Museum Docklands

A collection of seasonal items including recipes and packaging.

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SA/MARK/ADV/3/1/4/2/3/13 "autumn" booklet
 

 

9th December 13:30-15:30 - Christmas

Sainsbury Study Centre, London Museum Docklands

A display of festive items.

SA/PKC/PRO/1/3/2/5/3/2 - Sainsbury's Christmas Pudding (two pounds) label, c. 1965
SA/PKC/PRO/1/3/2/5/3/2 - Sainsbury's Christmas Pudding (two pounds) label, c. 1965
 

 

If you are interested in a specific subject and would like the archive to give a talk to your group online or in person, get in touch with the archive on sainsburyarchive@londonmuseum.org.uk

 

Past Events

Watch recordings of our past online events:

 

SavaCentre

We chart the history of Sainsbury's answer to the hypermarket

Watch here

SA/SUB/SBHS/A-Z/E/IMA/1/1 - Photograph of interior of Cameron Toll, Edinburgh Savacentre store (entrance area)
SA/SUB/SBHS/A-Z/E/IMA/1/1 Photograph of interior of Cameron Toll, Edinburgh Savacentre store (entrance area)

 

The History of Home Delivery

We take a look at the suprisingly long history of home delivered groceries

Watch here

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SA/BRA/7/B/38/4/1 Image of 55 London Road, Brighton branch delivery van

 

 

The History of Tea at Sainsbury's

A quick delve into the history of tea at Sainsburys

Watch here

SA/PKC/PRO/1/11/2/3/2/1 - Sainsbury's Red Label Tea packaging, 1960s-1980s
SA/PKC/PRO/1/11/2/3/2/1 - Sainsbury's Red Label Tea packaging, 1960s-1980s

 

Family History in the Sainsbury Archive

An introduction to family history in our collection, including what material we hold and where to start a search.

Watch here

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SA/EMP/2/18/1 A page from a staff register

 

The History of Homebase

We look at the history of DIY and home improvement through the story of Homebase.

Watch here

SA/SUB/SGB/A-Z/C/IMA/8/2 - Photograph of Croydon Homebase c. 1981 (outdoor plant section)
SA/SUB/SGB/A-Z/C/IMA/8/2 - Photograph of Croydon Homebase c. 1981 (outdoor plant section)

 

Art and Architecture at Sainsbury's

We take a look at the sculpture, art and murals commissioned for Sainsburys, as part of the architecture of the shops.

Watch here

SA/BRA/7/C/31/2/33, Image of Henry and Joyce Collins next to mural at 8/13 Kingsway Precinct (later
SA/BRA/7/C/31/2/33, Image of Henry and Joyce Collins next to mural at 8/13 Kingsway Precinct (later

 

The History of Advertising at Sainsbury's

Explore the history of Advertising at Sainsburys, from print, to TV - including *those* adverts of Jamie Oliver

Watch here

SA/MARK/ADV/5/1/1 ''Be in the fashion! Shop at J. Sainsbury's" advertising artwork
SA/MARK/ADV/5/1/1 ''Be in the fashion! Shop at J. Sainsbury's" advertising artwork
 

 

The History of Packaging at Sainsbury's

Find out about the evolution of packaging at Sainsbury's, including some of our favourite 'Own Label' design highlights

Watch here

SA/PKC/PRO/1/15/2/8/2 - Sainsbury's All Fish Cat Food 14½oz 411g label, 1976
SA/PKC/PRO/1/15/2/8/2 - Sainsbury's All Fish Cat Food 14½oz 411g label, 1976

 

Christmas at Sainsbury's

Learn about the history of Christmas shopping trends

Watch here

SA/PKC/PRO/1/10/2/4/17/1 Sainsbury's Brussels Sprouts (5 oz 1/2) packaging
SA/PKC/PRO/1/10/2/4/17/1 Sainsbury's Brussels Sprouts (5 oz 1/2) packaging

 

The History of Sainsbury's

Find out about 150 years of history of one of Britain's largest supermarket chains.

Watch here

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SA/BRA/7/C/13/1/1 Image of the interior of 90 High Street, Chelmsford branch with staff