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.
26th April 13:00-13:30 - Wartime Trading
A look at the changes shops had to make to trade in wartime
Book free tickets here
28th June 13:00-13:30 - SavaCentre
We chart the history of Sainsbury's answer to the hypermarket
Free Tickets available soon
In person events
Come see us for these drop in sessions at the Sainsbury Study Centre in the Museum of London Docklands.
31st May 13:30-15:30 - Store design
Sainsbury Study Centre, Museum of London Docklands
A display looking at the changes in the style and design of Sainsbury's shops
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@museumoflondon.org.uk
Past Events
Watch recordings of our past online events:
The History of Home Delivery
We take a look at the suprisingly long history of home delivered groceries
Watch here
The History of Tea at Sainsbury's
A quick delve into the history of tea at Sainsburys
Watch here
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
The History of Homebase
We look at the history of DIY and home improvement through the story of Homebase.
Watch here
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
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
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
Christmas at Sainsbury's
Learn about the history of Christmas shopping trends
Watch here
The History of Sainsbury's
Find out about 150 years of history of one of Britain's largest supermarket chains.
Watch here