Sound recordings of radio news and programmes about Sainsbury's
[1980s-2000s]Digital audio recordings and 76 audio tapes containing recordings of news items and programmes from various radio stations relating to Sainsbury's. Issues covered include: bomb threats, beef crisis,...
SA/PR/1/7
Press cuttings about 'Mardi Gra' bombings
1997-1998Photocopied press cuttings relating to the bombing and blackmail campaign waged on Sainsbury's and the trial of two accused suspects.
SA/PR/1/3/7/3
Guide to Holborn (Sainsbury's head office)
2000Colleagues guide to the Holborn Business centre [Sainsburys Head Quarters]. Includes details of facilities, local information, emergency procedures and useful telephone numbers. Enclosures includes...
SA/HOL/2
Charlton Depot emergency instruction manual
1973-1984Gives instructions for the procedures to follow in the event of sabotage, power cuts, flood, industrial action by emergency, other public services and haulage workers.
SA/DEP/4/8
Millennium bug plan
1999Information about how Sainsbury's plan to beat the millennium bug.
SA/CO/8/9
Group 'monitor' information technology security pack
1990sIncludes Group 'monitor' information technology security pack.
SA/CO/8/6
"Health and safety matters" staff booklet
[c.1990s]'SAINSBURY'S HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS'. Booklet for staff which includes; safety signs, branch safety committees, clothing and protective equipment, first aid, lifting and carrying, dangerous...
SA/BRA/4/4/6
"It'll Never Happen Here" fire fighting leaflet
[c. 1990s]The inside page contains a chart which has colour diagrams of different types of fire fighting equipment, their purposes and also lists the different areas in a store (with boxes to be completed to...
SA/BRA/4/4/5
Whetstone branch fire notice
Sep 1973Instructions for staff at the Whetstone branch and what to do in the event of a fire. Includes; instructions for contacting in the fire brigade, evacuation procedures and instructions for dealing with...
SA/BRA/4/4/4
Branch health and safety manual
1980sThe manual includes health and safety legislation until December 1980, a section called 'Branch Personnel Manual', operational procedures, procedures for visits by Local Authority Officer, fire...
SA/BRA/4/4/3
'Mardi Gras' bomber material
1996-1999Photocopied press cuttings and broadcast summaries related to the 'Mardi Gra' (sic) bomber (from the earliest threat to Sainsbury's in Summer 1996 to his conviction in April 1999) and summaries of...
SA/BRA/3/4/4
Fire and safety manual
1971-1973J Sainsbury fire and safety manual detailing the responsibilities of managers, deputy managers, and departmental managers with regard to health and safety in branches. General responsibilities and...
SA/BRA/3/2/1
Building repair fire instructions
[c. 1980s-1990s]Plastic sign entitled 'HOT WORK PRECAUTIONS'. Gives instructions on how to tackle fires caused by the use of cutting and welding equipment, and blow torches etc. Produced by the Branch Engineering...
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/42
Fire regulations sign
[1980s-1990s]A white background with jade lettering and laminated in clear plastic. On the top left it reads 'Fire' next to a large jade circle, below this various advice on what to do in the event of a fire.
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/41
Water sprinkler sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]Rectangular metal sign with a red background and white lettering which reads, 'SPRINKLER SYSTEM DIRECT CONNECTION TO FIRE BRIGADE OR DEVELOPMENT CONTACT THEM BEFORE TESTING.' Could be used on the...
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/39
Fire escape sign
[c. 1980s-1990s]A rectangular metal sign with a blue background and white lettering which reads 'FIRE ESCAPE KEEP CLEAR'. Could be used on the exterior of a building.
SA/BRA/1/9/1/2/2/38
Fire instructions and staff restaurant material
1995-1999Contains a fire instruction notice about what to do in the event of a fire at Stamford House, a customer comment card from the staff restaurant and a blank menu card and holder for the Executive...
SA/BL/5/1
Gas detector
1970sMulti gas detector unit made by Drager. Hinged iron carrying case containing a grey and black plastic bellows pump in protective black vinyl bag, assorted Drager glass tubes containing different...
SA/BL/4/10
Procedures manual for Bramshott wartime depot
1940Manual for procedures which covers transport, supplies and receipts of goods, distribution (particularly bacon), staff and wages, domestic arrangements, general administration, lists of contacts with...
SA/BL/3/221
Fire evacuation procedures card for Blackfriars head office
[1990s]-2002Small plastic card with white ground and black and red print. One side details fire evacuation proceedures. Other side includes map showing the fire assembly points. Both sides refer to the head...
SA/BL/3/37/5