Sainsbury's centenary (1969) material

Includes lists of centenary activities, two duplicates complied on 2 January 1969 and one on 6 February. The lists outline the type of activities taking place, the date they were due to commence, the...

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Includes a centenary edition of the JS Journal [Sainsbury's staff magazine] and a draft of captions for photographs showing slices of cake being given away to commemorate the centenary. Also...

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Contains two duplicate copies of a press release containing a speech proposing a toast at the centenary banquet by Sir Robert Sainsbury, the Chairman on 14 April. Also includes a press release...

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Press cuttings about the centenary.

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Contains an invitation to a banquet at the Savoy hotel on 14 April. Also contains two invitations, addressed to Mr D Flahey and Mr C R Croft, two guest lists and two menus for dinners held for senior...

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Booklet containing a programme, agenda and Chairman's report for the Veterans' Group annual re-union which was held on 17 September 1969 at the Royal Lancaster hotel. Also includes a list of...

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Two telegrams congratulating Sainsbury's and its veterans on the centenary.

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While some of the letters congratulate Sainsbury's on its centenary, others contain reminscences about Sainsbury's in its early days and a few thank Sainsbury's for the slice of cake handed out to...

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Folded cardboard matchbook with a glossy orange outer surface containing 20 black matchsticks with white heads. There is a Sainsbury's centenary logo on the front featuring four stylised candles and...

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Slice of cake wrapped in a plastic wrapper. The front of the wrapper features the centenary logo, four stylised candles with '1869 1969' below them and the inscription, 'SAINSBURY'S 100 Good food...

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White paper carrier bag produced to commemorate the company's centenary. The front and reverse of the carrier bag feature an orange centenary logo, four stylised candles with '1869 1969' below them...

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