Chopping board/block
[c. 1995-1999]Wooden 'microban' chopping board used in preparation areas. Corner is stamped with 'Sainsbury's M'. Microban was a type of material that was developed to inhibit microbiotic growth and applied to...
SA/BRA/4/1/2/11/10
Butter beater and slice
19942 wooden paddle-shaped implements used to cut and beat into shape butter. The slice is smooth on both sides and has a cutting edge, the beater is grooved on one side and smooth on the other. These...
SA/BR/8/2
Cooked meats cutting board
1993Raised pine board. This board is a replica of the smallest of three sizes of board used to display and cut cooked meats in Sainsbury's branches.
SA/BR/8/4
Cheese cutter
1993Wooden platform with central groove through which a wire with a wooden toggle on the end protrudes which was used to cut cheese. There is a raised edge on the underside which hooked over the edge of...
SA/BR/8/3
Bread making layout guide
5 Oct 1981With covering note titled "BREAD MAKING LAYOUT GUIDE (PAGES 1-2)" addressed to the branch manager. Annotated in blue ink.
SA/BRA/4/1/3/37
Photographic artwork
[c. 1980s-1990s]Includes copies of: Colour photograph of unidentified store exterior at night Colour photograph of apple display Black and white photograph of Oxford branch outing x 2 Black and white photograph of a...
SA/DES/64
Staff straw boater hats
[1980s-2002]Natural coloured straw boater hats with a flat brim and oval crown. There is a black fabric band inside the hat that features a size label; one hat is a medium and one is a large. This style of hat...
SA/BRA/6/4/8/12
Female food preparation staff cap (white)
[1980s]Cap with net extension for wearer's hair to be tucked into. The cap consists of a white circle of the material with a rim attached. The cap is at the front and hair net is attached to the back. A...
SA/BRA/6/4/8/5
Calculating tables
[c. 1980s]For calculating the prices of goods by comparing their weights to their price per pound. The tables have four prices per pound and a small table of weights for each price on each card.
SA/BRA/4/1/3/28
Hygiene booklet
c. 1980s'do you know?- clean food means safe food' booklet produced for Sainsbury's staff in the interests of safe food handling. The outer of the booklet is made of orange card with the title in black ink....
SA/BRA/4/1/1/7
Hygiene notice
[c. 1980s-1990s]A wall notice to staff regarding hygiene and the preparation of cooked meats. The notice is in blue writing on a white background and is laminated in clear plastic. A pre-existing reference number is...
SA/BRA/4/1/1/5
Standing instructions: Fresh meat
1980-1984Includes: instuctions for the meat department regarding butchering and preparartion of cuts; diagrams for the identification of cuts; storage; display; use of meat machines; pre packed meat and...
SA/BRA/3/1/1/5/2/9
Draft window display instructions for Queen's Silver Jubilee 1977
1977Gives instructions regarding the ideal window display for the occasion. Annotated in pencil.
SA/BRA/4/1/3/38
Photograph of man scraping cheese at Basingstoke Depot, March 1975
1975Image was used in March 1975 issue of JS Journal article about waste management
SA/DEP/2/4/3/38
"Code Key", 1973
22 Jan 1973Gives 6 digit packing codes and daily colour codes for 1973.
SA/BRA/4/1/3/26
Standing instructions: Fresh meat and poultry
1973-1974Includes: instuctions for the meat department regarding butchering and preparartion of cuts; diagrams for the identification of cuts; storage; display; use of meat machines; pre-packed meat and...
SA/BRA/3/1/1/5/2/10
"Code Key", 1971
1971Gives 6 digit packing codes and daily colour codes for 1971.
SA/BRA/4/1/3/29
Food Hygiene instructions
Dec 1971'Food Hygiene- The reasons for its importance'. A 24 page colour booklet produced as a guide to senior members of staff. The booklet outlines various issues including laws regarding food...
SA/BRA/4/1/1/4
Branch operations training dept vol 4 (album of slide transparencies and negatives)
1970s-1980sFile containing colour slide transparencies and negatives of produce, price ticketing, lifting and handling techniques, cheese making, provisions and computer equipment.
SA/EMP/TRAI/IMA/2/3
"Sainsbury's Go to Market" proof of 'Family Circle' magazine insert
[Mar 1970]Proof of insert included in 'Family Circle' March 1970 issue. Describes the work of Sainsbury's meat buyer Bob Wallis and other buyers and includes image of staff in preparation area showing "the...
SA/CPUB/FC/2/20