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"Provisions at J. Sainsbury's" newspaper advertisement (East Anglian branches)

18 Jul 1930

Newspaper advertisement for Brentwood, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich and Romford branches. Published in the East Anglian Times.

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"Provisions at J. Sainsbury's" newspaper advertisement (East Anglian branches)

"Exhibition of Food!" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

23 Oct 1913

Newspaper advert for store opening, from The Eastern Evening Press, 23rd October, 1913. Includes text: 'Exhibition of Food! J.Sainsbury Presents his compliments and respectfully invites the honour of...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/173 - Newspaper advert for Norwich store opening, from Eastern Evening Press, 1913
"Exhibition of Food!" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"Have You Had a Present Yet?" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

6 Feb 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Evening News, 6th February, 1914. Headed - 'Have you had a Present yet?' ( bold capitals). 'Every Package of Sainsbury's Famous Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, and Margarine...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/195 - Newspaper advert for tea, Coffee, Cocoa and Margarine. Eastern Evening News, 1914
"Have You Had a Present Yet?" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"Christmas at J. Sainsbury's" newspaper advertisement

19 Dec 1930

Newspaper advertisement for Christmas ranges at Romford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich and Cambridge. Published in the East Anglian Daily Times.

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"Christmas at J. Sainsbury's" newspaper advertisement

"The Finest Winter Beverage in the World is Sainsbury's Pure Soluble Cocoa" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

7 Jan 1915

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press, 7th January, 1915. 'The Finest Winter Beverage in the World is Sainsbury's Pure Soluble Cocoa, 1/6 per lb. Try a Sample Tin, 4 1/2d. 6, Haymarket,...

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"The Finest Winter Beverage in the World is Sainsbury's Pure Soluble Cocoa" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"For The Finest Quality Provisions. J. Sainsbury, 6, Haymarket" advertisement for Norwich branch

1915

Advert from Heigham's Magazine, Norwich Branch. £2. 2. 0. 12 Months, 1915. 'For The Finest Quality Provisions. J. Sainsbury, 6, Haymarket. Tel. 235. Weekly Accounts Opened'.

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"For The Finest Quality Provisions. J. Sainsbury, 6, Haymarket" advertisement for Norwich branch

"For The Finest Quality Provisions. J. Sainsbury, 6, Haymarket, Norwich" advert

1915

Advert from [Princess Street Norwich?] Magazine, £1/6/8 [?] for 11 months, 1915. 'For The Finest Quality Provisions. J. Sainsbury, 6, Haymarket, Norwich. Weekly Accounts Opened. Telephone 235'.

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"For The Finest Quality Provisions. J. Sainsbury, 6, Haymarket, Norwich" advert

"J. Sainsbury's two leading lines for Whitsun" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

23 May 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press, 23rd May 1914 and also appeared in The Eastern Evening News. 'J. Sainsbury's, Two Leading Lines for Whitsun. Small Smoked Hams (prices per lb...

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"J. Sainsbury's two leading lines for Whitsun" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"Hints for an Ideal Lunch" newspaper advertisement from The Eastern Evening News and The Eastern Daily Press for cooked meats

4-6 Jun 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Evening News,4th June 1914 and also The Eastern Daily Press, 6th June 1914. 'Hints for an Ideal Lunch. "What to eat, or what not to Eat" is the problem for the warm...

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"Hints for an Ideal Lunch" newspaper advertisement from The Eastern Evening News and The Eastern Daily Press for cooked meats

"Special Offer. 500 Smoked Mild Cured Hams" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

26 Jun 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press and also The Eastern Evening News, 26th June, 1914. 'Special Offer 500 Smoked, Mild, Cured Hams. Average weight 8 - 10 lbs, whole or half Ham, 8 and a...

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"Special Offer. 500 Smoked Mild Cured Hams" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"Lamb and Mint Sauce for Easter!" newspaper advertisement from The Eastern Daily Press

1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press, 1914 for Lamb and Mint Sauce at Easter. Heading 'Lamb and Mint Sauce for Easter! What could be nicer than a joint of Delicious Grass Fed Lamb?...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/2/5 - "Lamb and Mint Sauce for Easter!" newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press
"Lamb and Mint Sauce for Easter!" newspaper advertisement from The Eastern Daily Press

"Look out for J. Sainsbury's Great Anniversary Display Next Week" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

17 Oct 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press and The Eastern Evening News 17th October 1914. 'Look out for J.Sainsbury's Great Anniversary Display Next Week. Special Offers of Exceptional Value in...

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"Look out for J. Sainsbury's Great Anniversary Display Next Week" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"Mince Pies for All!" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

18 Nov 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press, 18th November 1914. 'Mince Pies for all. J. Sainsbury, 6, Haymarket, Norwich, makes the following Special Offer: 10,000 Jars of the Finest Home-Made...

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"Mince Pies for All!" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"Sainsbury's French Coffee" advertisement proof

[1914-1918]

Advert for French Coffee. Decorative black pen and ink illustration of a waitress holding a tray with a cup of coffee on it. Heading Sainsbury's French Coffee. Today the cheapest, most delicious...

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"Sainsbury's French Coffee" advertisement proof

"Get Sainsbury Quality in Christmas Fayre" advertisement

17 Dec 1917

Large newspaper advert with picture of a waitress. Lists of products on offer with weights and prices under the headings - Cooked Meats (includes Smoked Sausages, Brisket Fowls, Tongue and Pies),...

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"Get Sainsbury Quality in Christmas Fayre" advertisement

Letter regarding life in a Sainsbury's hostel

20 Jun 1981

An eight page letter from a former Sainsbury employee, Mr R.J. Woodhouse, regarding his experiences living a Sainsbury's hostel at 6 Haymarket, Norwich in 1929. The letter is quite detailed and...

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Letter regarding life in a Sainsbury's hostel

Image of display of game in window of 6 Haymarket, Norwich branch

1953

Stamped on back "Photography by A.E. Coe & Sons Ltd., [12 or 32] London Street, Norwich", with reference 34316/1 added below. "Watson[?]" has been written above.

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Image of display of game in window of 6 Haymarket, Norwich branch

Image of display of poultry in window of 6 Haymarket, Norwich branch

[1953]

Shows a display of poultry including roasting duck, roasting chicken and boiling fowls. A poster advertises that "this poultry comes from our East Harling Collecting Depot". The East Harling depot was...

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Image of display of poultry in window of 6 Haymarket, Norwich branch

"Why You Should Shop at Sainsbury's" newspaper advertisement

4 Jul 1930

Newspaper advertisement for Brentwood, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich, and Romford branches. Published in the East Anglian Daily Times.

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/11/3 - "Why you should shop at Sainsbury's" advertisement in East Anglian Daily Times, 4 July 1930
"Why You Should Shop at Sainsbury's" newspaper advertisement

"It is not true to say Provisions are dearer." newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

15 Nov 1913

Newspaper advert from the Eastern Weekly Press, November 15th 1913. Includes prices for 'Full Cream Cheese (red & white), Rich Dairy Butter (salted & unsalted), Mild Cured Bacon (prime cuts)'. All...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/169 - 'It is not true to say Provisions are dearer' advert for Cheese, Butter and Bacon
"It is not true to say Provisions are dearer." newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"J. Sainsbury's Peat Smoked Bacon" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

8 Nov 1913

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Weekly Press, November 8th 1913. 'J. Sainsbury's Peat Smoked Bacon Has no equal for Quality and Flavour, and commands the largest sale in the Kingdom. To - day's...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/174 - Newspaper advert for Bacon from The Eastern Weekly Press, 1913
"J. Sainsbury's Peat Smoked Bacon" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"Now Open!" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

[1913]

Newspaper advert, [1913]. 'Now Open! J. Sainsbury's Provision Stores, 6, Haymarket, Norwich. The best equipped establishment of it's kind in the County. Special Lines. Excellent Quality Cheese,...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/181 - Newspaper advert for Newly Opened Norwich Store, [1913]
"Now Open!" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"It is not true to say Provisions Are Dearer." newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

[1913]

Newspaper advert, [1913]. 'It is not true to say Provisions are Dearer. J. Sainsbury, 6, Haymarket, Norwich is still selling Fine Quality. Full Cream Cheese (Red and White), Rich Dairy Butter (Salt...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/182 - Newspaper advert for Cheese, Butter and Bacon, [1913]
"It is not true to say Provisions Are Dearer." newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"Exhibition of Food." newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

25 Oct 1913

Newspaper advert from The Norwich Mercury, 25th October, 1913. Headed in capitals- 'Exhibition of Food. J. Sainsbury Presents his compliments and respectfully invites the honour of a visit to his...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/184 - Newspaper advert from The Norwich Mercury, Food Exhibition at New Premises, Open Day, 1913
"Exhibition of Food." newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"J. Sainsbury's Provision Stores." newspaper advertisement for fresh or salted butter at Norwich branch

3 Jan 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press, 3rd January, 1914. 'J. Sainsbury's Provision Stores. At this season of the year Really Fine Butter is difficult to obtain. A sample will convince you....

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/186 - Newspaper advert for Fresh of Salted Butter from The Eastern Daily Press, 1914
"J. Sainsbury's Provision Stores." newspaper advertisement for fresh or salted butter at Norwich branch

"J. Sainsbury's Provision Stores." newspaper advertisement for fresh or salted butter at Norwich branch

2 Jan 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Evening News, 2nd January, 1914. 'J. Sainsbury's Provision Stores. At this season of the year Really Fine Butter is difficult to obtain. A sample will convince you....

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/187 - Newspaper advert for Fresh of Salted Butter from The Eastern Evening News, 1914
"J. Sainsbury's Provision Stores." newspaper advertisement for fresh or salted butter at Norwich branch

"J. Sainsbury's Provision Stores." newspaper advertisement for tea at Norwich branch

21 Feb 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press, 21st February, 1914. 'J.Sainsbury's Provision Stores. For years and years and years grocers have said to their customers, Madam! My Tea Is The Best -...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/199 - Newspaper advert for Tea from The Eastern Daily Press, 1914
"J. Sainsbury's Provision Stores." newspaper advertisement for tea at Norwich branch

"J. Sainsbury for the Best Value in Christmas Fruits" newspaper advertisement

20 Nov. 1930

Newspaper advertisement for Christmas fruit at Romford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich and Cambridge. Published in the East Anglian Daily Times.

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"J. Sainsbury for the Best Value in Christmas Fruits" newspaper advertisement

"J. Sainsbury's Pure Grass Butter is now Perfection" newspaper advertisement from The Eastern Evening News

29 May 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Evening News, 29th May 1914. 'J. Sainsbury's Pure Grass Butter is now Perfection'. Price per pound included. 6, Haymarket, Norwich. Telephone, 235 Norwich.

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"J. Sainsbury's Pure Grass Butter is now Perfection" newspaper advertisement from The Eastern Evening News

"The Largest and Best Equipped Establishment of its kind in Norfolk" advertisement from Fletcher's Norwich Almanac

1914

Advert from Fletcher's Norwich Almanac, 1914. 1 Year £1-1-0. 'The Largest and Best Equipped Establishment of its kind in Norfolk. J. Sainsbury's Provision Stores. 6, Haymarket, Norwich. Tel:...

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"The Largest and Best Equipped Establishment of its kind in Norfolk" advertisement from Fletcher's Norwich Almanac

"Hints for the Holidays" (Norwich) newspaper advertisement

27 Jul 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press and The Eastern Evening News, 27th July, 1914. Hints for the Holidays. Don't let the Eternal Food Question Spoil your Holidays this year. Sainsbury's...

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"Hints for the Holidays" (Norwich) newspaper advertisement

"1869-1914. An Historical Parallel" margarine newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

3 Sep 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Evening News and Eastern Daily Press 3rd September 1914. 'J. Sainsbury's Provision Stores. 1869-1914. An Historical Parallel. 45 years ago, our gallant allies the...

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"1869-1914. An Historical Parallel" margarine newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"The Fortunes of War" tea newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

11 Sep 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press and Eastern Evening News, 11th September 1914. 'Sainsbury's London's Leading Provision Stores. The Fortunes of War. Notwithstanding the loss of three...

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"The Fortunes of War" tea newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"Notice ! 1/2 per lb. Is the Price of Really Good Butter..." newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

Oct 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Evening News, 29th October 1914 and The Eastern Daily Press, 30th October 1914. 'Notice! 1/2 per lb is the price of really Good Butter at J. Sainsbury's, 6,...

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"Notice ! 1/2 per lb. Is the Price of Really Good Butter..." newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"J. Sainsbury's Peat Smoked Bacon" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

1 Dec 1914

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Daily Press, Tuesday 1st December, 1914. 'J. Sainsbury's Peat Smoked Bacon. Has no Equal for Quality and Flavour, and Commands the Largest Sale in the Kingdom....

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"J. Sainsbury's Peat Smoked Bacon" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

"J. Sainsbury's High Grade Groceries" price list

29 Mar 1921

The price list is in alphabetical order. At the foot of each page there is a promotional slogan, for example " J. Sainsbury for Quality". The front cover has black lettering on a white ground,...

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"J. Sainsbury's High Grade Groceries" price list

Image of interior of 6 Haymarket, Norwich branch

c. 1920

The floor and counters are almost entirely covered with displays of fresh meat and poultry, butter, eggs and advertisements for ordering Christmas poultry. A handwritten note on a copy of this image...

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Image of interior of 6 Haymarket, Norwich branch

Image of staff outside 6 Haymarket, Norwich branch[?]

[1943]

Formal group photograph. Correspondence from the branch file between Sainsbury's archivists and customer who lent a photograph for the archive to copy in 1994 may relate to this image. The...

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Image of staff outside 6 Haymarket, Norwich branch[?]

"J. Sainsbury's for the Finest Quality Groceries" newspaper advertisement (East Anglian branches)

11 Jul 1930

Newspaper advertisement for Brentwood, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich and Romford branches. Published in the East Anglian Times.

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"J. Sainsbury's for the Finest Quality Groceries" newspaper advertisement (East Anglian branches)

"J. Sainsbury's, Provision Stores" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch

15 Nov 1913

Newspaper advert from The Eastern Weekly Press in letter form regarding references to the "Undesirability of spending money with branch shops of a London House" Christmas prices list advertisement of...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/168 - 'J. Sainsbury's, Provision Stores' newspaper advert
"J. Sainsbury's, Provision Stores" newspaper advertisement for Norwich branch