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We want to hear from you:
Many photographs, documents and objects have been generously donated to the Sainsbury Archive by customers and former colleagues. We would like to gather and record your experiences of working (and shopping!) at stores, offices and depots to add a personal touch to the records.
Share your recollections, upload an image (please note we can only accept files in gif, jpg and png formats) to add to this growing treasure of memories.
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Whilst demolishing our old sports pavilion, under the floorboards was an empty...
1960-1980, Design & packaging
Whilst demolishing our old sports pavilion, under the floorboards was an empty...
John Dodd, Braunstone, Leicestershire, England, 29/03/2021
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Roy is my dad. He adored being a a Speaker for Sainsbury’s wines and his...Sainsbury's Wine Speaker Roy Ekins information sheet and booking form
Roy is my dad. He adored being a a Speaker for Sainsbury’s wines and his...
Stephanie Ekins, Fromby, Merseyside, 2018
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Joined JS January 2nd 1965 at training Centre, I was sent from Training Centre...Images of staff hostels
1960-1980, Staff
Joined JS January 2nd 1965 at training Centre, I was sent from Training Centre...
Earle Wightman, Coventry staff Hostel, Davenport Road Coventry, 1965
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I started work at the branch in 1962 as a trainee butcher and met my future wife...Berkhamsted branch images
1960-1980, Stores
I started work at the branch in 1962 as a trainee butcher and met my future wife...
Michael Reynolds , Berkhampsted , 1962
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I started at Corby as a student and joined JS full time in 1975 as a trainee...
1960-1980, Stores
I started at Corby as a student and joined JS full time in 1975 as a trainee...
Michael Newby, Corby, Edmonton, Stockwell & Wandsworth ( Arndale Centre.). This was followed by Training Services at Blackfriars and finally Marketing Services ( Site Potential Satistics ) also at Blackfriars., 1973 until 1985.
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Many happy memories of a fantastic team who were like a family. We trained in...Rhyl (Rhyl Road, Rhuddlan)
1990-2020, Staff
Many happy memories of a fantastic team who were like a family. We trained in...
Joanne Jones, Rhyl, February 1993 to September 1998
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My parents met whilst working at Sainsbury’s in Borehamwood. This would have...Borehamwood branch images
1930-1950, Staff
My parents met whilst working at Sainsbury’s in Borehamwood. This would have...
Pat, My father worked at Various locations from the age of 17, 1935 onwards
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My father George Ridgway was manager of this Kenton store for several years...
1960-1980, Stores
My father George Ridgway was manager of this Kenton store for several years...
Keith Ridgway, 142/144 Kenton Road, As a student between 1965 and 1967
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In all those years, the standards were always very high. Detail was the...
1960-1980, Stores
In all those years, the standards were always very high. Detail was the...
David William Garnham, Bracknell, Surbiton, Wandsworth, Kingston, Wimbledon, Walton., 1968 - 1993
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I remember when I was little how my grandmother was excited that Sainsburys was...
1990-2020, Stores
I remember when I was little how my grandmother was excited that Sainsburys was...
Julian Jones, Brunel Swindon, 26/11/20
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Started here in 1966 after training at Blackfriars, worked in the Bacon / cooked...Bournemouth: Westbourne (123 Poole Road)
1960-1980, Staff
Started here in 1966 after training at Blackfriars, worked in the Bacon / cooked...
Roger Pell, Winton, 1966
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I joined as a Branch Personnel Manager having worked for BHS. I left to have my...Wendene, Bowthorpe, Norwich branch images
I joined as a Branch Personnel Manager having worked for BHS. I left to have my...
Julie Mortram, Bowthorpe, 1977-1986
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Picture of Sainsbury's next to Woolworths at 16 Sydney Street, Cambridge....
1930-1950, Stores
Picture of Sainsbury's next to Woolworths at 16 Sydney Street, Cambridge....
Daniel Megson, 16 Sidney Street, Cambridge, 1940s
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I was a student at Barking Regional College of Advanced Technology in the '60's...London: Seven Kings (629 High Road)
1960-1980, Technology & innovation
I was a student at Barking Regional College of Advanced Technology in the '60's...
Stephen Kenneth Hull, Seven Kings, Circa 1966
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I was hired as a 17 year old 'Saturday Student' for the opening of the store. JS...London: South Woodford (176 George Lane)
1960-1980, Stores
I was hired as a 17 year old 'Saturday Student' for the opening of the store. JS...
Mark Godson, 118 South Woodford, Jan 1980 to Sept 1984
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I was the Provisions Manager at Trinity Street in the early '70's and remember...ICL System 25 training manual
1960-1980, Technology & innovation
I was the Provisions Manager at Trinity Street in the early '70's and remember...
Stephen Kenneth Hull, Trinity Street, Coventry, Circa 1970's
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I worked as a Saturday student at Marlows in the '60s having transferred here...
1960-1980, Stores
I worked as a Saturday student at Marlows in the '60s having transferred here...
Stephen Kenneth Hull, Marlows, Hemel Hempstead, Circa 1966
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Family Day celebrations at Dulwich. My friend Ian winning the skipping...
1960-1980, Social activities
Family Day celebrations at Dulwich. My friend Ian winning the skipping...
Keith Bowker, Stamford Street, 1977
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Trainee and Assistant Buyer in Canned Goods.2 in Grocery Buying. Loved the...
1960-1980, Offices & support centres
Trainee and Assistant Buyer in Canned Goods.2 in Grocery Buying. Loved the...
Keith Bowker, Stamford House , October 1976 to May 1978
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I started at 850 Seaford at the age of 16 in June 1978 as a general assistant...
1960-1980, Stores
I started at 850 Seaford at the age of 16 in June 1978 as a general assistant...
Colin Parsons, Seaford, Hastings, Bexhill, Terminus Rd Eastbourne, West Wickham, Church Street Croydon, Crystal Palace, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead, Stamford Street, Watford & Lewes Rd Brighton., 1978 to 1985