Rubber stamps and paper fixing equipment
[1930s-1970s]Includes rubber branch name stamps, price stamp, stapler and bodgers.
SA/BL/3/16
Deeds, reports, matrices and software
1922-1993SA/BL/3/22
Summary of in store offers
[c. 2001]Cards detailing in store offers produced by Retail Communications (Sainsbury's department). The information appears to be aimed at store managers.
SA/BL/3/26
Computer/data processing material
1914-1968SA/BL/3/28
Correspondence relating to shares
Jan 1961-Jul 1973SA/BL/3/35
Head office functions material
1964-1999SA/BL/3/37
Product sales figures and price lists
1946-Jul 1969SA/BL/3/54
Price lists
[c. 1939]Leaflets advertising prices for J.Sainsbury's groceries; provisions; meat and game, wine and seasonal products. Also in-store pricing material donated by Mr Richard Baker which has ink and paint...
SA/BL/3/55
Store management restructure programmes
1994Guidelines for senior management relating to the introduction of new management structure in the retail division.
SA/BL/3/227
Laboratories
1840s-1990sLaboratories and sampling kitchens at Head Office.
SA/BL/4
Staff facilities
1980s-1990sStaff facilities at Head Office, e.g. gym, health centre, restaurant.
SA/BL/5
Factory recipe books
[1930s-1970s]Handwritten and typed recipe books for the manufacture of dough; puff pastry; meat pies; sausages; fruit cakes; lard; gelatine and brine. Gives quantities, preparation and cooking times. Also...
SA/BL/6/1
Images of Blackfriars offices, depots and factories
[19th century-1990s]Blackfriars was the location of Sainsbury's head offices, depots and factories in London.
SA/BL/IMA
Stamford House (head office) interior images
1930s-1990sBlack and white photographs and negatives of head office interior including staff canteen and kitchens, warehouse, offices, telephone exchange and medical room.
SA/BL/IMA/4
Head office buildings images
1910s-1980sBlack and white photographs and negatives of exterior of head office buildings including Stamford House, Wakefield House and Rennie House.
SA/BL/IMA/5
Bacon stoves images
1950sBlack and white photographs of interior of bacon stoves at Union Street
SA/BL/IMA/6
Meat preparation images
1930s-1950sBlack and white photographs of meat preparation.
SA/BL/IMA/7
Sausage production images
1920s-1950sBlack and white photographs of sausage production.
SA/BL/IMA/8
Running Horses Yard images
1940s-1980sBlack and white photographs, slide transparencies and negatives of Running Horses Yard loading bay.
SA/BL/IMA/10
Computer room images
1970s-1980sBlack and white photographs, slide transparencies and negatives of the computer room and equipment.
SA/BL/IMA/15
Laboratory images
1950s-1990sColour and black and white photographs, slide transparencies and negatives of the laboratories and staff testing products.
SA/BL/IMA/16
Sampling and testing images
1950s-1990sSlide transparencies and negatives of staff sampling and testing products. 2 colour slides of the Non Foods Laboratory testing washing powders and lavatory products.
SA/BL/IMA/18
Branch files
1860s-2000sFiles of papers and images relating to individual Sainsbury's branches. The content of individual files varies and there is more content in some branch files than others. Examples of papers that may...
SA/BR
Architectural detail
[1880s-1990s]Architectural detail, interior and exterior, fittings and equipment, e.g. tiles, murals, chairs, scales, etc..
SA/BR/1
Staff Facilities
[1950s-1990s]Staff facilities in branches e.g. canteens, rest rooms and cloakrooms
SA/BR/2
Pre-scanning Checkouts
[1893-1970s]Pre-scanning checkouts, baskets and trolleys
SA/BR/3
Displays in Branches
[20th century]Displays in branches - window displays counter displays including service counters such as fish and deli shop floor displays. May be divided into product category. Could use appropriate PRO category...
SA/BR/5
Images of displays in branches
[1930s-1990s]SA/BR/5/IMA
Images of fruit and vegetable (produce) displays
1970s-1990sColour and black and white photographs, slide transparencies and negatives of produce displays.
SA/BR/5/IMA/3
Images of confectionery displays
[1970s-1980s]Colour and black and white photographs of confectionery displays.
SA/BR/5/IMA/9
Merchandising layout imagery
[c. 1980s-1990s]Photographs of product merchandising. Show the shelves in their ideal state, filled to capacity with full range of products.
SA/BR/5/IMA/13
Merchandising layout imagery
[c. 1970s-1990s]Includes photographs, slide transparencies and negatives of product merchandising. Shows the shelves in their ideal state, filled to capacity and with full range of products.
SA/BR/5/IMA/15
General Interiors
[1950s-1990s]General interiors where branch is unknown
SA/BR/6
Images of branch interiors
20th centurySA/BR/6/IMA
Preparation Areas in Branches
[20th century]Preparation areas in branches (could use the appropriate PRO category), stock rooms, branch warehouse, Toledo machines
SA/BR/8
Shopping Precincts and Covered Shopping Centres
20th centuryShopping precincts and covered shopping centres (better to use the specific branch name if it relates to a specific store, e.g. Arndale Centre, Poole is better filed under BR/P Poole
SA/BR/9
Uniforms, Safety Garments, Hygiene and Cleaning Operation
[1930s-2000s]Uniforms, Safety Garments, Hygiene and Cleaning Operation.
SA/BR/10
Material relating to hygiene and uniforms
1930s-2002SA/BR/10/4
Material relating to hygiene and uniforms
[late 20th century]SA/BR/10/14
Images of staff uniform and protective clothing
1970s-1990sColour and black and white photographs, slide transparencies and negatives of staff in uniform and protective clothing.
SA/BR/10/IMA/1
Images of hygiene, health and safety issues
1970s36 pages of slides covering training of health and safety, hygiene, etc (circa 1970s);
SA/BR/10/IMA/2
Area Superintendants, District Supervisors and Inspectors
20th centuryThis relates to area superintendants, district supervisors and inspectors - see OFF info on area and district offices
SA/BR/11
General exteriors
20th centuryGeneral exteriors where branch is unknown
SA/BR/12
Images of branch exteriors
20th centurySA/BR/12/IMA
Preparation of and Opening of a Branch
[1960s-1990]Preparation of and opening of a branch - relates more to the general procedures than specific branches would go under BR/*
SA/BR/14
Shelf Filling, Price and Weight Marking
[1923-1990s]Shelf filling, price and weight marking (latter could go under BR/8), branch ordering, stock taking and stock management
SA/BR/15
Fresh meat price lists
Apr 1970-Sep 1971SA/BR/15/30
General Branch Operations
1909-1990sSA/BR/16
Trading hours, working conditions and licensing laws
1992SA/BR/16/24
Copy letter books
1909-1925Carbon copies of correspondence out.
SA/BR/16/48
Images of branch operations
20th centuryPhotographs, slides, negatives and other images of branch operations including security, scheduling, personnel, cash collection, branch returns, refrigeration.
SA/BR/16/IMA/1
Computerised/Scanning Checkouts, EFTPOS and IT
[1970s-1996]Computerised/Scanning Checkouts, EFTPOS and IT (see also BR/15)
SA/BR/17
General Store Planning and Development, Expansion
[1960s-1995]General store planning and development, expansion
SA/BR/19
London: Alperton branch file
20th centurySA/BR/22/A/3
London: Alperton branch file
20th centurySA/BR/22/A/3/2
Stourbridge: Amblecote branch file
[c. 1984]SA/BR/22/A/6
Stourbridge: Amblecote branch file
[c. 1984]SA/BR/22/A/6/2
Amersham (5 Chiltern Parade) branch file
[c. 1937-1971]SA/BR/22/A/7
Armagh (The Mall Shopping Centre) branch file
[c. 1990s]SA/BR/22/A/10
Armagh (The Mall Shopping Centre) branch file
20th centurySA/BR/22/A/10/2
Preston: Bamber Bridge (Cuerden Way) branch file
[c. 1980s-1990s]SA/BR/22/B/3
Preston: Bamber Bridge (Cuerden Way) branch file
20th centurySA/BR/22/B/3/2
Bexhill branches files
20th centurySA/BR/22/B/21/2
Bury St Edmunds branches files
1984SA/BR/22/B/62
Calais branch files
[c. 1994-2010]Beers, Wines and Spirits store.
SA/BR/22/C/1
Material relating to branch files - C
[1930s-1981]The files contain material for the following branches: Cambridge; Catford; Cheam; Chelmsford; Chelmsley Wood; Cheltenham; Chertsey; Chingford; Chippenham; Chislehurst; Christchurch; Clapham; Clifton...
SA/BR/22/C/57
London: Drury Lane branch files
[c. 1869-1975]SA/BR/22/D/14
Grange Hill branch files
[c. 1953-1975]SA/BR/22/G/7
Material relating to branch files - L
1914 - 1980The files contain material for the following branches: Langley; Langney (This branch is listed on the branches spreadsheet as Eastbourne, Langney. Therefore it may be more appropriate to place it...
SA/BR/22/L/31
Material relating to branches - T
1921 - 1980sThe box contains material for the following branches: Talbot Heath; Tamworth; Taunton; Telford; Temple Fortune; Tolworth; Tonbridge; Tottenham; Tunbridge Wells
SA/BR/22/T/18
York: Foss Bank branch files
1984SA/BR/22/Y/1/1
Branch and estates material
[1860s-2000s]Papers, images and objects relating to Sainsbury's branches and other premises owned or leased by Sainsbury's. This includes: items relating to the branch buildings; fixtures and fittings from...
SA/BRA
Branch development and architecture
[1860s-2004]This subsection incorporates material from the following departments that existed within Sainsbury's: Architects and Engineers department, Development Division, Estates Department and Property...
SA/BRA/1
Architectural drawings of branches
1919-1980sArchitectural drawings of shop premises.
SA/BRA/1/1
Architectural drawings - B
1920s-1980sSA/BRA/1/1/B
Architectural drawings - Bexhill-on-Sea
[1920s-1950s]SA/BRA/1/1/B/3
Architectural drawings - Bromley
1985SA/BRA/1/1/B/5
Architectural drawings - Banbury
1985SA/BRA/1/1/B/7
Architectural drawings - C
1931-1982SA/BRA/1/1/C
Architectural drawings - Cheam
1931-1955SA/BRA/1/1/C/1
Architectural drawings - Chester
1981-1982SA/BRA/1/1/C/2
Architectural drawings - Cockfosters, London
1935-1937SA/BRA/1/1/C/3
Architectural drawings - Chichester
1980s-1990sSA/BRA/1/1/C/4
Architectural drawings - Christchurch
1990SA/BRA/1/1/C/5
Architectural drawings - Coldhams Lane, Cambridge
1980sSA/BRA/1/1/C/6
Architectural drawings - Cambridge
c. 1925SA/BRA/1/1/C/7
Architectural drawings - D
1934SA/BRA/1/1/D
Architectural drawings - E
1936-1937SA/BRA/1/1/E
Architectural drawings - Eastcote
1936-1937SA/BRA/1/1/E/1
Architectural drawings - F
1934SA/BRA/1/1/F
Architectural drawings - G
1960s-1980sSA/BRA/1/1/G
Architectural drawings - Burpham, Guildford
1980-1985SA/BRA/1/1/G/1
Architectural drawings - H
1929-1980sSA/BRA/1/1/H
Architectural drawings - Harlow
1981SA/BRA/1/1/H/2
Architectural drawings - Cambridge Road, Hastings
1981SA/BRA/1/1/H/3
Architectural drawings - Jubilee Walk, Haverhill
1980sSA/BRA/1/1/H/4
Architectural drawings - I
1929-1930SA/BRA/1/1/I
Architectural drawings - Ilford
1929-1930Drawings of proposed premises on the Eastern Avenue, however there is no record of an actual branch at this location.
SA/BRA/1/1/I/1
Architectural drawings - Warren Heath, Ipswich
1985SA/BRA/1/1/I/3
Architectural drawings - K
1931-[1980s]SA/BRA/1/1/K
Architectural drawings - Kilburn
1931-[1950s]SA/BRA/1/1/K/1
Architectural drawings - Kings Lynn
1980sSA/BRA/1/1/K/4
Architectural drawings - L
1919-1931SA/BRA/1/1/L
Architectural drawings - The Brayford Centre, Lincoln
1981SA/BRA/1/1/L/3
Architectural drawings - M
1980sSA/BRA/1/1/M
Architectural drawings - Mitcham
1980sSA/BRA/1/1/M/1
Architectural drawings - N
1935SA/BRA/1/1/N
Architectural drawings - Newcastle-under-Lyme
1982-1983SA/BRA/1/1/N/2
Architectural drawings - Norwich
1980sSA/BRA/1/1/N/3
Architectural drawings - O
1935-1936SA/BRA/1/1/O
Architectural drawings - Oxted
1935-1936SA/BRA/1/1/O/1
Architectural drawings - P
1980sSA/BRA/1/1/P
Architectural drawings - Pinner
1980sSA/BRA/1/1/P/1
Architectural drawings - R
1931SA/BRA/1/1/R
Architectural drawings - S
Nov 1933SA/BRA/1/1/S
Architectural drawings - T
[1930s-1950s]SA/BRA/1/1/T
Architectural drawings - 422 High Road, Tottenham
[1930s-1950s]SA/BRA/1/1/T/1
Architectural drawings - W
1922-1985SA/BRA/1/1/W
Architectural drawings - Woking
1930-1933SA/BRA/1/1/W/3
Architectural drawings - Wolverhampton
1930-1933SA/BRA/1/1/W/4
Architectural drawings - Y
1982-1983SA/BRA/1/1/Y
Architectural drawings - Fossebank, York
1982-1983SA/BRA/1/1/Y/1
Sainsbury's architectural design and planning statements
[1975]-2000Pamphlets detailing Sainsbury's architectural style and commitment to the surrounding environment.
SA/BRA/1/2
"Sainsbury's and Retail Developments"
[1975-1980]SA/BRA/1/2/1
"sizing up our stores" booklets
Oct 2000Guides to Sainsbury's range of store formats including the three new smaller store concepts of the local, central and community stores.
SA/BRA/1/2/16
Branch development administration papers
[c. 1970s-2000]SA/BRA/1/3/1
Development administration minutes and reports
1974-1997SA/BRA/1/3/1/1
Development Division board reports and appendices
1991-1997SA/BRA/1/3/1/1/2
Development plans and associated material
[c. 1970s-2000]Covers general development rather than development of specific sites.
SA/BRA/1/3/1/2
Estates advertising material
[c. 1970s-2000]SA/BRA/1/3/1/2/1
Branch development plans
1977-1988SA/BRA/1/3/1/2/2
Architects department design manuals
1974-1979Manuals of standard construction and services techniques to be used in the design and construction of Sainsbury's stores.
SA/BRA/1/3/2/3
Model studies
Aug 1988-Jun 1989These documents were issued to designers of Sainsbury's stores, whether in-house or outside designers, in order to standardise store design and maintain a clear corporate image. The model A store was...
SA/BRA/1/3/2/4
Model A store architectural drawings
1988-1989SA/BRA/1/3/2/4/5
Detailed building specifications
Nov 1986These documents were produced in addition to the architects department design manuals. They include detailed specifications for items such as mechanical services, heating and ventilation and air...
SA/BRA/1/3/2/5
Standard fitting out costs
1992-1993Calculations for the cost of fitting out a branch.
SA/BRA/1/3/2/7
Branch development proposals
[1970s-1990s]Consists of booklets which may have been submitted to local authorities as part of planning applications for the development of stores on new sites.
SA/BRA/1/3/3
Development proposals
[1970s-1990s]Consists of booklets detailing Sainsbury's approach to supermarket design giving examples of existing stores and putting forward proposals for new developments.
SA/BRA/1/3/3/1
Branch development proposals - A
[1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/A
Branch development proposals - C
[c. 1973-1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/C
Cromwell Road, London: proposal to enlarge entrance
Jan 1985Proposal to enlarge the main entrance.
SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/C/5
Branch development proposals - E
1980-1998SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/E
East Beckton, District Shopping Centre
1980SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/E/1
Enfield, Highlands Village planning material
1998Enfield, Highlands Village, Winchmore Hill branch opened in 2001. This material relates to the planning process leading up to that point.
SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/E/2
Branch development proposals - G
1991SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/G
Branch development proposals - H
[1980s-1993]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/H
Branch development proposals - L
[1970s-1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/L
North Leeds shopping centre: development proposal
[c. 1970s-1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/L/1
Branch development proposals - M
1985-1987SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/M
Branch development proposals - N
[1970s-1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/N
Northampton, Southern District Shopping Centre: development proposal
[c. 1970s-1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/N/2
Branch development proposals - O
[c. 1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/O
Branch development proposals - P
[1970s-1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/P
Branch development proposals - R
[c. 1980s-1990s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/R
Romford, Mercury Gardens
[c. 1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/R/2
Branch development proposals - S
[c. 1980s-1990s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/S
Stevenage, The Poplars: development proposal
May 1984SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/S/2
Branch development proposals - T
[1970s-1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/T
Angel Centre Development, Tonbridge, Kent: development proposal
[c. 1970-1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/T/1
Branch development proposals - W
[c. 1976-1980s]SA/BRA/1/3/3/1/W
Store development brochures
[1980s]-1998Brochures giving details of the proposal, map of location and information about the site and design of new branch buildings.
SA/BRA/1/3/3/2
Developer and estate agent sale brochures
[1990s]Brochures produced by developers to promote new developments.
SA/BRA/1/3/3/3
Press cuttings relating to planning proposals and developments
1973-1984SA/BRA/1/3/4
Property press cuttings digests and cuttings
1980-1984SA/BRA/1/3/4/1
Store development press cuttings compilations, 1974-1980
Mar 1974-Dec 1980Contains compilations of press cuttings from local, and some national newspapers about Sainsbury's plans to build stores, plans by other supermarkets to build stores and any factors that might affect...
SA/BRA/1/3/4/3
Other press cuttings relating to planning proposals and developments
1976-1980Press cuttings relating to planning and developments which do not appear to belong to a particular compilation or set of press cuttings.
SA/BRA/1/3/4/4
Internal communications about branch development
[1960s-2004]Consists of internal newsletter and memoranda relating to new store developments.
SA/BRA/1/3/5
"Development Matters" newsletters
Aug 1990-May 1992Newsletters for staff in Sainsbury's Development Division. The series is incomplete.
SA/BRA/1/3/5/1
Director's handover reports
1997-2004Reports relating to the opening of new stores and the refurbishment and/or extension of existing stores. Consists of exterior photograph/artists impression of store, details of turnover, size of...
SA/BRA/1/3/5/4
Internal memoranda about branch development
1996SA/BRA/1/3/5/6
Branch opening details
1967-1995Details of branch opening
SA/BRA/1/3/5/7
Branch opening programme
1989-1995SA/BRA/1/3/5/7/3
Store opening and development emails and flyers
2013-2015Emails and flyers distributed internally within Sainsbury's containing details of new and improved stores.
SA/BRA/1/3/5/9
Images relating to store planning and development
[c. 1970s-1990s]SA/BRA/1/3/6
Images relating to store planning and development
1970s-1990sColour and black and white photographs, slide transparencies and negatives relating to store planning and development. Includes images of artist impression, plans and scale models of proposed stores,...
SA/BRA/1/3/6/1
Public relations material
1973-1999SA/BRA/1/3/7
Town Centre management
1997-1998Updates of activities arranged by Property Services in local communitites.
SA/BRA/1/3/7/1
Branch property public relations files
1973-1975Files of correspondence, press cuttings, site plans and other papers relating to public relations for new branch developments. Similar papers for many other stores can be found among the branch files...
SA/BRA/1/3/7/3