Events

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.

None Scheduled at this time

In person events

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

None Scheduled at this time

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:

The Introduction of Self Service Shopping

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

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SA/WAR/2/IMA/1/1 - Photograph of female butcher, Second World War

SavaCentre

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

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SA/BL/IMA/4/4 - Photograph of employee working on computer terminals in a computer room

The History of Home Delivery

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

Watch here

SA/BRA/7/S/1/1/5 Image of staff serving customers at 29 Peters Street, St Albans branch

The History of Tea at Sainsbury's

A quick delve into the history of tea at Sainsburys

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SA/BRA/7/R/1/86 Image of two members of Stadium Way, Rayleigh Weir, Benfleet, Rayleigh branch staff in fresh fruit and vegetables department

SA_BRA_7_R_1_86hr.jpg SA/BRA/7/R/1/86 Image of two members of Stadium Way, Rayleigh Weir, Benfleet, Rayleigh branch staff in fresh fruit and vegetables department

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.

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SA/SUB/SBHS/A-Z/W/IMA/1/19 - Photograph of fruit display showing oranges [at Washington SavaCentre s

The History of Homebase

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

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SA/MARK/ADV/2/1/17/5 - "In hot weather most of our poultry is kept in the cool room" notice

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.

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SA/MARK/ADV/2/5/2/10 "Halloween" barker card (shelf edge label)

The History of Advertising at Sainsbury's

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

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

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

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SA/BRA/7/C/41/1/19 Image of 9/11 London Road, Croydon branch interior: customer being served at checkout

Christmas at Sainsbury's

Learn about the history of Christmas shopping trends

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

The History of Sainsbury's

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

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