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Porch entrance feature

[c. 1900]

Wooden ornamental feature which formed part of an exterior entrance porch to branch at High Street, Oxford. Inscribed with mounted gold lettering which reads 'Est'd 1869'.

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Porch entrance feature

"J. Sainsbury's Delicious New Grass Butter" newspaper advertisement

Jul 1911

Newspaper advert from The Oxford Chronicle & The Oxford Times (on 8th and 15th July) for 'Delicious New Grass Butter'. Includes price per lb. Also includes slogan 'The Best Value Ever Offered'. J....

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/105 - Newspaper advert for New grass Butter, July 8th & 15th 1911
"J. Sainsbury's Delicious New Grass Butter" newspaper advertisement

"Special Offer for the opening of J. Sainsbury's...4, High St., Oxford. Fine Quality Smoked Hams" advertisement

[1910]

Printed card advertising a Special Opening offer for Fine Quality Peat Smoked Hams. Includes weight and price. Printed in red and blue ink.

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/41 - Advertisement for Smoked Hams Branch Opening Offer, 4 High Street Oxford, [1910]
"Special Offer for the opening of J. Sainsbury's...4, High St., Oxford. Fine Quality Smoked Hams" advertisement

"This is a Favourite Article with my Customers. Exceptional Quality Fresh or Salted Butter" advert for new branch at 4 High Street, Oxford

[1910]

Printed card with offer on fresh or salted butter for new branch opening at 4 High Street, Oxford. Includes text 'This is a Favourite Article with My Customers'. Includes price per lb. Printed in...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/50 - Fresh or salted butter advert for new branch at 4 High Street, Oxford [1910]
"This is a Favourite Article with my Customers. Exceptional Quality Fresh or Salted Butter" advert for new branch at 4 High Street, Oxford

"Special Notice" about gift of serviettes for branch opening at 4 High Street, Oxford

[1910]

Special Notice offering a souvenir box of Afternoon Tea Serviettes with goods purchased over a certain value. To mark branch opening at 4 High Street, Oxford.

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/52 - Notice for gift of serviettes for branch opening at 4 High Street, Oxford [1910]
"Special Notice" about gift of serviettes for branch opening at 4 High Street, Oxford

"J. Sainsbury's, 4, High Street, Oxford." newspaper advertisement for butter, cheese and hams

13 May 1911

Newspaper advert from the Oxford Times, May 13th, 1911. 'J.Sainsbury's 4, High Street, Oxford, invites residents to inspect the ideal conditions under which the goods are displayed and handled....

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/96 - Newspaper advert for 'this weeks specials of Butter, Chese and Hams', 1911
"J. Sainsbury's, 4, High Street, Oxford." newspaper advertisement for butter, cheese and hams

Memoranda relating to allocation of costs and depreciation values of branch fixtures and fittings

1943-1953

Includes instructions for the allocation of costs for branch fixtures, fitting and utensils between capital and revenue and depreciation values of the same. Also includes costing from Maintenance...

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Memoranda relating to allocation of costs and depreciation values of branch fixtures and fittings

Image of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch staff at picnic

May 1911

Includes manager George Hoare, sitting third from left, and Mrs Hoare, in the centre of the group under the Japanese parasol. Included in 'JS Journal' Aug-Sep 1961, which states that it was a staff...

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Image of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch staff at picnic

Image of tiles in 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

1976

Image by John Peacock

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Image of tiles in 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

"J. Sainsbury's" newspaper advertisement for Cumberland & York Hams at Oxford branch

23 Jun 1911

Newspaper advert from the Oxford Chronicle and the Oxford Times, 1911. Includes slogan 'The largest and Best Provision Stores in the County''. 'Special this week - Choicest Winter Cured Cumberland &...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/103 - Newspaper advert for Cumberland & York Hams, 1911
"J. Sainsbury's" newspaper advertisement for Cumberland & York Hams at Oxford branch

"J. Sainsbury's New Season's Tea." newspaper advertisement

Jul 1911

Newspaper advert from The Oxford Chronicle and The Oxford Times, 21st & 28th July, 1911. Includes text: 'All the "World" advertises Tea, but very few blends are fine quality. J. Sainsbury's New...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/107 - Newspaper advert for New Season's Tea, 1911
"J. Sainsbury's New Season's Tea." newspaper advertisement

Advertising letter promoting table butters at Oxford branch

Jan 1912

Printed note from Head Office regarding 'Table Butters'. Includes price per lb. Branches mentioned: Oxford (4, High Street) (telephone number included). 'J. Sainsbury begs respectfully to direct the...

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/117

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/117 - Note from Head Office to sample Table Butters, Pure teas, 1912
Advertising letter promoting table butters at Oxford branch

"The Finest Breakfast Bacon" advertisement for new branch 4 High Street, Oxford

[1910]

Printed card advert from J.Sainsbury's for the Finest Breakfast Bacon, for new branch at 4 High Street Oxford. Pointed finger symbol and slogan 'Be Sure To Inspect Our Display'

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/47 - Advert for Breakfast Bacon, new branch 4 High Street Oxford, [1910]
"The Finest Breakfast Bacon" advertisement for new branch 4 High Street, Oxford

"Special Offer for the opening of J. Sainsbury's...4, High St., Oxford. Large Breakfast Eggs" advertisement

[1910]

Printed card advertising branch offer for Large Breakfast Eggs, for opening of 4 High Street, Oxford branch. Prices per dozen included, 'sample dozen sent on approval'. Printed in red and blue.

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/49 - Eggs advertisement for new branch at 4 High Street, Oxford [1910]
"Special Offer for the opening of J. Sainsbury's...4, High St., Oxford. Large Breakfast Eggs" advertisement

"Bacon Cheaper" newspaper advertisement for Oxford branch

6 May 1911

Newspaper advert from the Oxford Times, 6th May 1911, offering 'Cheaper Bacon' at 4, High Street, Oxford J. Sainsbury's store. '1,500 Sides, about 56lbs each. Half or Whole Side per lb 7d. Prime...

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/88

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/88 - Newspaper advert from The Oxford Times for cheaper bacon, 1911
"Bacon Cheaper" newspaper advertisement for Oxford branch

"Don't Fail to Visit J. Sainsbury's Grand Anniversary Exhibition This Day, at 4, High Street, Oxford." newspaper advertisement

27 May 1911

Newsaper advert from the Oxford Times, 27th May, 1911. 'Don't fail to visit J. Sainsbury's Grand Anniversary Exhibition this day at 4 High Street, Oxford. J. Sainsbury thanks Oxford residents for...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/98 - Newsaper advert trade announcement for Grand Anniversary Exhibition, 1911
"Don't Fail to Visit J. Sainsbury's Grand Anniversary Exhibition This Day, at 4, High Street, Oxford." newspaper advertisement

Image of interior of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

1976

Image by John Peacock

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Image of interior of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

Image of tiles in 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

1976

Image by John Peacock

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Image of tiles in 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

Image of interior of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

1976

Image by John Peacock

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Image of interior of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

Image of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch manager George Hoare and Mrs Hoare at picnic

May 1911

Taken at a staff picnic to celebrate the store's first birthday (see SA/BRA/7/O/4/1/2)

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Image of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch manager George Hoare and Mrs Hoare at picnic

"Butter & Margarine" (4 High Street, Oxford branch) flyer

Oct [1926]

A note (relating to SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/10/32 and SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/10/33) states "500 of each were sent on 6th October, 500 repeated on 20th October (prices altered)". Includes Sainsbury's...

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"Butter & Margarine" (4 High Street, Oxford branch) flyer

"J. Sainsbury's Delicious New Grass Butter" newspaper advertisement for Oxford branch

1 Jul 1911

Newspaper advert from The Oxford Chronicle & The Oxford Times for 'Delicious New Grass Butter, salted and unsalted'. Includes price per lb. Also includes slogan 'The Best Value ever offered'. Promotes...

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/104

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/104 - Newspaper advert for New Grass Butter, 1911
"J. Sainsbury's Delicious New Grass Butter" newspaper advertisement for Oxford branch

"Hams for the Holidays." newspaper advertisement for Oxford branch

4 Aug 1911

Newspaper advert from The Oxford Chronicle , 4th August, 1911. 'Hams for the Holidays' ( capital letters). 'J.Sainsbury's provision stores, 4, High Street, Oxford'. Telephone no included. 'Special...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/108 - Newspaper advert for Hams, 1911
"Hams for the Holidays." newspaper advertisement for Oxford branch

"You can always depend on Sainsbury's provisions" advert for butter, tea and bacon at 4 High Street, Oxford branch

[1910]

Printed advertisementfor store opening at store opening, 4 High Street, Oxford with the slogan 'You can always depend on Sainsbury's [...] say countless housewives', for Butter, Tea and...

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/40

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/40 - Advert for Butter, Tea and Bacon at store opening, 4 High Street, Oxford [1910]
"You can always depend on Sainsbury's provisions" advert for butter, tea and bacon at 4 High Street, Oxford branch

"There can be no doubt that Sainsbury's Fresh Meat Department..." (Oxford) newspaper advertisement

11 Mar 1932

Advert with slogan 'Keen Buyers and Connoisseurs of Quality Prefer Sainsbury's'. 'There can be no doubt that Sainsbury's Fresh Meat Department Offers The Finest Quality and gives the Best Value in all...

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/14/12

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"There can be no doubt that Sainsbury's Fresh Meat Department..." (Oxford) newspaper advertisement

"Special Offer for the opening of J. Sainsbury's...4, High St., Oxford. Full Cream Canadian Cheddar" advertisement

[1910]

Printed card advertising Special Opening of New Branch at 4 High Street Oxford. Offer for Full Cream Canadian Cheddar Cheese. Includes price per lb. Printed in red and blue.

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/44 - Special Branch Opening Offer for Cheddar, 4 High Street Oxford, [1910]
"Special Offer for the opening of J. Sainsbury's...4, High St., Oxford. Full Cream Canadian Cheddar" advertisement

"Twelve months after!!" card advert for 'Grand Exhibition of Dainty and Appetising Fare' at Oxford branch, 1911

May 1911

Card advert for 'Grand Exhibition of Dainty and Appetising fare', Friday and Saturday, May 26th and 27th, branch at 4, High Street, Oxford 'in thanking the residents of Oxford and surrounding...

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/89

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/89 - Card advert for Grand Exhibition of Dainty and Appetising fare, 1911
"Twelve months after!!" card advert for 'Grand Exhibition of Dainty and Appetising Fare' at Oxford branch, 1911

"J. Sainsbury's, 4, High Street, Oxford." newspaper advertisement for anniversary of branch

20 May 1911

Newspaper advert from the Oxford Times celebrating the anniversary of the opening of J. Sainsbury's 4, High Street, Oxford branch, 20th May, 1911. 'A grand display in all departments offering...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/95 - Newspaper advert for anniversary of opening of Oxford store offering 'leading lines in Butter, Cheese and Ham', 1911
"J. Sainsbury's, 4, High Street, Oxford." newspaper advertisement for anniversary of branch

Image of interior of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch

[c. 1910]

Appears to be a specially posed promotional photograph with a dining table laid out in the centre of the store with sign reading "Sainsbury's for an appetising spread for the summer months"

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Image of interior of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch

Image of interior of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

1976

Image by John Peacock

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Image of interior of 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

Image of Carfax Tower and junction of St Aldates, Queen Street, Cornmarket Street and High Street, Oxford

[c. 1928]

Postcard. Image taken from a position near Sainsbury's branch at 4/5 High Street. The branch is not visible but a bus can be seen with advertising reading "J. Sainsbury, for best provisions"

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Image of Carfax Tower and junction of St Aldates, Queen Street, Cornmarket Street and High Street, Oxford

Image of tiles in 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

1976

Image by John Peacock

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Image of tiles in 4/5 High Street, Oxford branch after its closure

"Peat-Smoked Breakfast Bacon" (4 High Street, Oxford branch) flyer

Oct [1926]

A note (relating to SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/10/32 and SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/10/33) states "500 of each were sent on 6th October, 500 repeated on 20th October (prices altered)".

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/10/33

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"Peat-Smoked Breakfast Bacon" (4 High Street, Oxford branch) flyer

"New Branch. 4, High St., Oxford." opening advertisement

May 1910

Printed advert for new branch opening, mentioning the best Dairy and Poultry. For branch at 4 High Street, Oxford, opening Friday May 27th. Printed in red and blue.

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/39 - New Branch Opening Advert, 1910
"New Branch. 4, High St., Oxford." opening advertisement

"Special Offer for the opening of J. Sainsbury's...4, High St., Oxford. Finest Home-made Jam" advertisement

[1910]

Printed card advertising Finest Home-made Jam, Raspberry and Gooseberry, jars free, an opening offer for 4 High Street Oxford Printed in red and blue ink on light blue paper.

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/42 - Special Branch Opening Offer for Jam, 4 High Street Oxford, [1910]
"Special Offer for the opening of J. Sainsbury's...4, High St., Oxford. Finest Home-made Jam" advertisement

"There can be no doubt that Sainsbury's Fresh Meat Department..." (Oxford) newspaper advertisement

11 Mar 1932

Advert with slogan 'Keen Buyers and Connoisseurs of Quality Prefer Sainsbury's'. 'There can be no doubt that Sainsbury's Fresh Meat Department Offers The Finest Quality and gives the Best Value in all...

SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/14/44

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"There can be no doubt that Sainsbury's Fresh Meat Department..." (Oxford) newspaper advertisement

"Sainsbury's Signifies Superiority!" advertisement for tea and sugar at 4 High Street, Oxford branch

[1910]

Printed card advert for branch opening at 4 High Street Oxford, with slogan 'Sainsbury signifies Superiority'. For Tea and Sugars (yellow crystals, granulated and demerara). Includes prices.

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/46 - New Branch Advert for 4 High Street, Oxford, Tea and Sugar, [1910]
"Sainsbury's Signifies Superiority!" advertisement for tea and sugar at 4 High Street, Oxford branch

"J. Sainsbury's, 4, High Street, Oxford." newspaper advertisement for "Grand & Special Display" for the branch's anniversary

20 May 1911

Newspaper advert from the Oxford Chronicle, 20th May, 1911. The Anniversary of the opening of 4 High Street, Oxford, held 'on Friday and Saturday next'. 'Grand and Special Display in all...

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SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/93 - Newspaper advert for the anniversary of the opening of Oxford Store, 1911
"J. Sainsbury's, 4, High Street, Oxford." newspaper advertisement for "Grand & Special Display" for the branch's anniversary

"Extension of Premises" (Oxford) newspaper advertisement

28 May 1926

Newspaper advertisement for 4 High Street, Oxford published in the Oxford Times.

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"Extension of Premises" (Oxford) newspaper advertisement

"Current Price List from J. Sainsbury, purveyor of High Class Provisions Poultry and Game"

Nov-Dec 1911

Price list of groceries, provisions, meat, poultry and game, produced for distribution from the branch at 4 High Street, Oxford. It is unclear what order governs the layout of the volume, though in...

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"Current Price List from J. Sainsbury, purveyor of High Class Provisions Poultry and Game"