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Audio recording and transcript of interview with Sainsbury's veterans Mr T.R. Welham and Mr G. Harrison for BBC TV 'History of Retailing'

[1980s-2000s]

Recording and transcript of BBC interview of T.R. Welham and G. Harrison relating to their employment in Sainsbury's stores from the 1920s to 1950s and experiences as store managers. Summary of...

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Audio recording and transcript of interview with Sainsbury's veterans Mr T.R. Welham and Mr G. Harrison for BBC TV 'History of Retailing'

Press advertisement proofs relating to Debden self-service and Tonbridge branches

1952-1953

Press advertisement proofs relating to the opening and first year of the new Sainsbury's self-service branch at 24 The Broadway, Debden and product offers at Debden and at 96 High Street, Tonbridge...

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Press advertisement proofs relating to Debden self-service and Tonbridge branches

"it's clean - it's fresh at Sainsbury's" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

21 Nov 1952

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"it's clean - it's fresh at Sainsbury's" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

"Sainsbury's extra special offers to celebrate the first birthday of self-service at Debden..." newspaper advertisement proof

9 Oct 1953

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"Sainsbury's extra special offers to celebrate the first birthday of self-service at Debden..." newspaper advertisement proof

Branch opening details, 1950-55

[1980s-1990s]

Computer generated list of branches opened between 1 April 1950 and 31 March 1955. Includes: Chapter Street, Chigwell (Grange Hill), Earls Court Road, East Sheen, Feltham (Coppens), Hayes, Kentish...

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Branch opening details, 1950-55

Image of staff at 24 The Broadway, Debden branch on opening day

Nov 1952

Some staff are seen standing on tins of spam to appear taller

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Image of staff at 24 The Broadway, Debden branch on opening day

"it's sensibly packed at Sainsbury's" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

5 Dec 1952

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"it's sensibly packed at Sainsbury's" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

"Sainsbury's extra special offers to celebrate the first birthday of self-service at Debden" newspaper advertisement proof

23 Oct 1953

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"Sainsbury's extra special offers to celebrate the first birthday of self-service at Debden" newspaper advertisement proof

"Sainsbury's at Debden now sell a full range of Fruit and Vegetables" flyer

[c. 1950s]

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"Sainsbury's at Debden now sell a full range of Fruit and Vegetables" flyer

"Have plump tender chicken from only 7/- this Easter" (Debden branch) newspaper advertisement proof

21 Mar 1961

Sainsbury's Easter advertisement for chicken at Sainsbury's self-service store, 24 The Broadway, Debden. Published in The West Essex Gazette.

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"Have plump tender chicken from only 7/- this Easter" (Debden branch) newspaper advertisement proof

"Quicker and easier shopping at Sainsbury's Self-service store" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

12 Dec 1952

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette, 12 and 19 December 1952.

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"Quicker and easier shopping at Sainsbury's Self-service store" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

"opening shortly Sainsbury's new self-service store" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

24 Oct 1952

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"opening shortly Sainsbury's new self-service store" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

"Quicker, easier shopping at Sainsbury's Self-service store" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

Nov 1952

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Debden News.

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"Quicker, easier shopping at Sainsbury's Self-service store" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

"Sainsbury's new self-service store" (Debden) leaflet

[1952]

Leaflet promoting a new partially self-service store at 24 The Broadway. It also includes an illustrated guide on how to use the store and a plan of the store layout. Most grocery products were in the...

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"Sainsbury's new self-service store" (Debden) leaflet

"Now Open Sainsbury's new self-service store" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

7 Nov 1952

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"Now Open Sainsbury's new self-service store" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

"little things count at Sainsbury's" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

14 Nov 1952

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"little things count at Sainsbury's" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

"Sainsbury's extra special offers to celebrate the first birthday of self-service at Debden" newspaper advertisement proof

16 Oct 1953

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"Sainsbury's extra special offers to celebrate the first birthday of self-service at Debden" newspaper advertisement proof

"Canned Fruits for everyone at Sainsbury's" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

30 Oct 1953

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"Canned Fruits for everyone at Sainsbury's" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

Image of staff at 24 The Broadway, Debden branch on opening day

3 Nov 1952

Features service counters, registration counter (for rationing), and till

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Image of staff at 24 The Broadway, Debden branch on opening day

"Shop easily, shop quickly, shop cheaply at Sainsbury's self-service" newspaper advertisement for Debden store

21 Jun 1957

Advertisement published in the West Essex Gazette (special Debden feature) on 21 Jun 1957 promoting the Sainsbury's store at 24 The Broadway, Debden.

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"Shop easily, shop quickly, shop cheaply at Sainsbury's self-service" newspaper advertisement for Debden store

"Shopping is a pleasure at Sainsbury's Self-service store" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

28 Nov 1952

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"Shopping is a pleasure at Sainsbury's Self-service store" (Debden) newspaper advertisement proof

"the day Debden has been waiting for… Nov 3" newspaper advertisement proof

31 Oct 1952

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"the day Debden has been waiting for… Nov 3" newspaper advertisement proof

"Sainsbury's extra special offers to celebrate the first birthday of self-service at Debden" newspaper advertisement proof

2 Oct 1953

Proof of advertisement for 24 The Broadway, Debden branch published in the Loughton Gazette.

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"Sainsbury's extra special offers to celebrate the first birthday of self-service at Debden" newspaper advertisement proof