Papers, objects and images relating to Alan Sainsbury (Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane) - a director at Sainsbury's from 1933, chairman 1956 to 1967, and peer in the House of Lords. This includes copies of speeches made by Lord Sainsbury (including those made in the House of Lords), photographs, files of mixed papers, and other items.
Born 1902, eldest grandson of Sainsbury's Founders
Educated at Haileybury, Herts
1921, 1 January, joined Sainsbury's aged 18, working behind the counter at the Boscombe branch, Bournemouth under the assumed name of 'Mr Alan.' Subsequently spent several months studying the dairy industry at Leeuwarden before becoming assistant to his uncles Arthur and Alfred Sainsbury.
1933 Became a director of J.Sainsbury Ltd.
1938 Became Joint General Manager, trading on the retirement of his father. (His brother Robert, became Joint General Manager, Personnel and Administration)
1939 - 45 During the Second World War he served as chief representative of the multiple grocers on the Government's many retail advisory committees. Also chaired two Ministry of Food import companies set up to control the import and distribution of poultry and rabbits.
1949 Visited the USA, returning convinced that the future of British food retailing was with self-service. As a result Sainsbury's converted its branch at 9/11 London Road Croydon to self-service in 1950.
1956 became Chairman of J.Sainsbury Ltd on the death of his father, John Benjamin Sainsbury.
1962 Created Baron Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Life Peer).
1967 Retired, becoming Life President.
1998 Died on 21 October.
Alan Sainsbury's Obituary
1998Press cuttings, memorial booklets relating to Alan Sainsbury.
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Papers relating to Alan Sainsbury
c. 1925-1998Mixed papers relating to Alan Sainsbury's career. Typically includes; copies of newspaper articles in 1967 relating to stepping down as Chairman, a rough draft of an obituary, an entry to the 1987...
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Bottle of 1869 Moulin Touchais wine (presented to Alan Sainsbury)
1869This bottle of 1869 Moulin Touchais wine was presented to Mr Alan Sainsbury by his son, Mr JD at a dinner at the Dorchester on 6th October 1982 to celebrate Mr Alan's 80th Birthday. It had been...
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Papers relating to Alan Sainsbury
Mar 1962-Aug 1992Includes 3 files: A list of and including press cuttings relating to Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane, (Mr Alan) when he was awarded his life peerage in 1962. The other two relates to arrangements for...
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Papers relating to Alan Sainsbury
1971-1995Includes 2 files, and two private account books: Arrangements for Mr Alan's entry in the 'Who's Who', it details corrections and updates that were made before final approval. The other contains a...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches, Sep 1956-Oct 1963
1956-1963Lord Alan's speeches - General: G2 13.9.1956 Self-Service Development Association G3 22.11.1956 London Chamber of Commerce - College for the Distributive Trades G4 January 1956 20 year Club -...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches, Nov 1963-Apr 1964
1963-1964Lord Alan's speeches - General: G16 13.11.1963 National Federation of Wholesale Grocers & Provision Merchants - 'The Economics and Operation of Stamp Trading Schemes: How to Combat Them and What...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches, May 1964-May 1965
1964-1965Lord Alan's speeches - General: G28 6.5.1964 Agricultural Central Co-operative Association - 'Marketing of Farm Produce.' G29 13.5.1964 Central London Fabian Society - 'Competition In...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches, Oct 1965-Mar 1969
1965-1969Lord Alan's speeches - General: G39 7.10.1965 Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene - Annual Conference Dinner G40 18.10.1965 Staff Dinner for Mr F.W. Salisbury (51 year service) (No...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches, Apr 1969-Jun 1971
1969-1971Lord Alan's speeches - General: G61 14.4.1969 Speech for JS Centenary Banquet G62 19.4.1969 JS Senior Staff Dinner G63 30.5.1969 Secretaries' Club Luncheon G64 23.6.1969 Self-Service Times...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches, Jul 1971-Jul 1982
1971-1982Lord Alan's speeches - General: G81 8.7.1971 Essex Community Council - 'The Future Relationship Between Town Country.' G83 24.11.1971 Rotary International - 'Communicating Corporate...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches, Aug 1982-Oct 1987
1982-1987Lord Alan's speeches - General: G93 25.8.1982 Beaconsfield By-Election. Notes for speech at the home of Mr. Robert McCullagh, Gerrard's Cross G95 18.10.1982 Notes for speech at Chalfont St. Peter...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches in House of Lords, Nov 1962-Jun 1964
1962-1964Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL1 14.11.1962 The Molony report on Consumer Protection HL2 27.3.1963 Agriculture HL3 23.7.1963 Finance Bill HL4 16.12.1963 Stamp...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches in House of Lords, Jun 1964-Aug 1965
1964-1965Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL9 9.6.1964 Resale Prices Bill - Second Reading HL10 2.7.1964 Trading Stamps Bill - Committee Stage HL11 5.11.1964 Debate on the address (3rd Day) Queen's...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches in House of Lords, Apr 1966-Jul 1968
1966-1968Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL17 26.4.1966 Debate on Queen's speech (Economic Affairs) HL18 Missins HL19 28.7.1966 Debate on Economic Situation HL20 17.1.1967 Amendment to Land...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches in House of Lords, Oct 1968-Oct 1971
1968-1971Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL29 30.10.1968 Seconding Reply to Queen's Speech HL30 5.12.1968 Economic Debate HL31 1.5.1969 Decimal Currency HL32 16.12.1969 Race...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches in House of Lords, Apr 1972-Jul 1974
1972-1974Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL41 27.4.1972 Sound Broadcasting Bill - Second Reading HL42 3.5.1972 Debate on 'Training for the future' (Intervention) HL43 25.7.1972 Common...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches in House of Lords, Oct 1974-Jul 1976
1974-1976Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL51 30.10.1974 Debate on Queen's Speech HL52 7.11.1974 Sugar and the EEC HL53 11.12.1974 Middle East Debate HL54 16.4.1975 World Food...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches in House of Lords, Oct 1976-Oct 1980
1976-1980Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL63 5.10.1976 Structural Reform - Dairy Sector (C.A.P.) HL63a 19.7.1977 Ethyl Alcohol HL64 17.3.1977 Labelling Debate HL65 15.11.1977 Prescribed Quantities...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches in House of Lords, Nov 1980-Nov 1983
1980-1983Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL77 12.11.1980 Product Liability HL78 9.4.1981 Farm Prices and C.A.P reform HL79 15.5.1981 Indecent Displays (Control Bill) HL80 3.6.1981 21st Report -...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches in House of Lords, Mar 1984-Feb 1986
1984-1986Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL89 26.3.1984 Farm Price Proposals 1984 / 85 - Supply Controls Proposed Tax on Certan Oils and Fats HL90 6.6.1984 Successor to the Second Lome...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches in House of Lords, Oct 1986-Mar 1987
1986-1987Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL97 10.10.1986 Internal Market (Consumer Protection Policy) NL98 19/20/29.1.1987 Consumer Protection Bill (Committee) 9/10/19.3.1987 Consumer Protection...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's speeches in House of Lords, Mar 1986-Mar 1988
1986-1988Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: March 1986 Shops Bill. A copy of the First Reading and Third Reading, including associated correspondence. 1974 A copy of the Trade Unions and Labour...
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Lord Alan Sainsbury's Institute of Food Science and Technology certificate
Dec 1969Certificate commemorating the election of Lord Alan Sainsbury as an Honorary Fellow of the Council of the Institute of Food Science and Technology of the United Kingdom. The certificate has been...
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Photograph album of factories from Milout, Haifa Bay Settlement Development Co. Ltd
[c. 1980s]Photograph album containing black and white prints of factories. Presented to Lady and Lord Alan Sainsbury by 'Milout, Haifa Bay Settlement development co. ltd. Israel.
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Photograph album of Alan Sainsbury's retirement dinner
Jan 1967Photograph album containing black and white prints of a dinner given by Sainsbury's Senior Executives for Mr Alan Sainsbury on his retirement. Enclosures consists of a dinner menu and a letter from...
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C.I.E.S. conference photographs
1969Photographs of delegates at a CIES conference. Includes photographs of Mr Alan Sainsbury accepting an award. The CIES is a food business forum for global food retailers and suppliers.
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'A.J.S.' (Alan John Sainsbury) metal case
ndHinged black metal case with the initials A.J.S. in white lettering on the front. There are small metal ring handles on either side of the case with which to lift it and a key lock (although the key...
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Alan Sainsbury's House of Lords case
1963Includes a red box which contains a scroll and a box with the royal coat of arms. The scroll is a summons from Queen Elizabeth II to Alan John Sainsbury of Drury Lane to become a peer of the realm...
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Audio recordings of Alan Sainsbury (Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane)
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Videos relating to Alan Sainsbury, Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane
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Images of Alan Sainsbury (Baron Sainsbury of Drury Lane)
[1940s-1993]Photographs of Alan Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Drury Lane (chairman of Sainsbury's 1956-1967).
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Biographical papers, correspondence and other papers relating to Alan John Sainsbury
c. 1920s-1990sIncludes obituaries, biographical history papers, notebook, passport, press cuttings and other items.
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