Staff reminiscence
1998Includes 3 pages (copy on floppy disk) of experiences by a member of staff entitled 'With J.S. in the early days' starting in 1955 at either the Croydon or Purley self service store (not clear which...
SA/EMP/10/7
Material relating to television and radio programmes
1991Consists of: a letter dated 8 Jan 1991 from Jenny Lo, B.B.C. Producer of "Manna to Microwave", to Bridget Williams, Company Archivist, informing her that "Manna to Microwave" was going to be...
SA/MARK/ADV/4/10/2
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...
SA/HIS/1/1/4
Image of 24/25 Drury Lane, London branch on closing day: at checkout
Apr 1975The photograph was included in JS Journal April 1975, with the caption "It isn't all sadness for the staff as they leave the shop for the last time".
SA/BRA/7/D/11/2/19
Proofs of newspaper advertisements, 1966-1980
1969-1980Contains final proofs of advertisements for press release. The majority of advertisements give examples of "Sainsbury's Discount '80" offers on specific products (food, pet, household) and some...
SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/2/11
Audio recording and transcript of F.W. Salisbury and J. Woods discussing history of Sainsbury's for 'JS 100' book
1968-1969Audio recording and transcript of a meeting between F.W. Salisbury (Sainsbury's director) and Jim Woods (Sainsbury's Publicity Manager) discussing draft of Sainsbury's 100 years book ("JS 100: The...
SA/HIS/JS100/18/1
Image of joint president Alan Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Drury Lane and customer in 2/10 Queensway, Bognor Regis branch on its opening day
[26 Mar 1968]Includes child in trolley seat. Image by C.E. & W.T. Stevens, reference 560/3.
SA/BRA/7/B/27/2/7
"Good food costs less at Sainsbury's: Shopping is quicker and easier at Sainsbury's Grocery Self-service 82-84 Kingsland High Street" leaflet
5 Jun 1967Includes price list of a selection of own-brand products.
SA/DES/39/251
Sainsbury's Self-Service cooked meats labels
1966Labels for the following products: Danish Salami with Rum; Danish Salami; German Salami; Hungarian Salami; Italian Mortadella; Krajana (Ham Sausage); Debowiecka; Kabanos; Polish Ring; Krakowska;...
SA/PKC/PRO/1/5/2/4/22
Sainsbury's Self-Service Brabant Sausage and Smoked German Liver Sausage labels
1966SA/PKC/PRO/1/5/2/4/15
Image of the exterior of 33/35 Bridge Street, Pinner branch after extension
1966Photograph taken shortly before the self service extension to the store was opened [in 1966]. Staff can be seen inside the extension on the left and appear to be stacking shelves and preparing the...
SA/BRA/7/P/7/1/4
Image of joint general manager Robert James Sainsbury in 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch on opening day
[17 May 1966]Shows in foreground, from left to right, Celia Sainsbury[?] (Robert James Sainsbury's daughter), Robert James Sainsbury, James Clark (Robert James Sainsbury's grandson), and Elizabeth Clark (Robert...
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/65
Image of joint general manager Robert James Sainsbury in 122 King's Road, Chelsea branch on opening day
[17 May 1966]Shows Robert James Sainsbury and daughter Celia Sainsbury[?] holding hands of Robert James Sainsbury's grandson James Clark. Image probably by Brian Shuel.
SA/BRA/7/C/14/2/62
Proofs of general press advertisements, Good Food Costs Less, c.1965-1967
c. 1965-1967Comprises original general advertising material. Themes include: Sainsbury's Super-Save Offers, opening of self-service stores with new, longer shopping hours and much wider choice; Sainsbury's...
SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/2/1/2
"New shop-others cut prices" newspaper article about Bitterne store opening
23 May 1965Newspaper article on competitor's reaction to opening of Bitterne branch. The cutting features an image of Lord Sainsbury [Alan Sainsbury], Mr A.C. Welch (area superintendent) and Mr J.L. Woods...
SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/2/6/29
"Open now A new Super Sainsbury's at 414-416 Bitterne Road Bitterne" newspaper advertisement proof
22 Mar 1965Proof of advertisement 31576 by Mather & Crowther to be published in Southampton Evening Echo on 24 Mar 1965.
SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/2/6/28
"At 9.30 tomorrow morning, a new Super Sainsbury's opens in Bitterne Road" (Southampton) newspaper advertisement proof
18 Mar 1965Proof of advertisement 31575 by Mather & Crowther to be published in Southampton S. Evening Echo on 22 Mar 1965.
SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/2/6/27
Proofs of newspaper advertisements, 1964-68
1964-1968Contains final proofs of advertisements for press release and some newspaper cuttings. Themes include: the cleanliness and freshness of stores, new self-service branches, an Australian food...
SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/2/8
Image of the exterior of 97/9 Clarence Street, Kingston branch
[c. 1964-1967]Image features advertising for Sainsbury's pies and Family magazine in the window, and part of the store has been converted into a 'self service department'.
SA/BRA/7/K/12/2/1
Self-service instructions regarding sizes of packs
16 Jan 1963"COPY OF SELF-SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS (3/63)" regarding the sizes which packs of cheeses and cooked meats should be.
SA/BRA/4/1/3/13