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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.
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Bicester before shelves filled prior to opening.Bicester (Pioneer Square)
1990-2020, Stores
Bicester before shelves filled prior to opening.
Thomas Horsman, Bicester, 2013
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I was at Dunsmore School for Boys in Rugby in 1976, just starting out in the 6th...
1960-1980, Staff
I was at Dunsmore School for Boys in Rugby in 1976, just starting out in the 6th...
Clive George, Rugby, 1976
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I well remember working at the Cannon Park Store as a Trainee manager. The store...Coventry: Cannon Park (Cannon Park Centre)
1960-1980, Stores
I well remember working at the Cannon Park Store as a Trainee manager. The store...
Clive George, Cannon Park, 1980 ish
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Just found two bottles of Sainsbury’s gin in my fathers cabinet that date back...
1960-1980, Design & packaging
Just found two bottles of Sainsbury’s gin in my fathers cabinet that date back...
Susan, Stamford Hill, 11 June 2021
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Love these boxes, they are great design! Mouse-proof, waterproof storage for the...
Love these boxes, they are great design! Mouse-proof, waterproof storage for the...
Richard Bowes, Edinburgh, 199?
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Lived in hostel over the shop in Seven Sisters Road. We shared rooms 2 or 3 of...
1960-1980, Staff
Lived in hostel over the shop in Seven Sisters Road. We shared rooms 2 or 3 of...
Andrew Carter, Crouch End, 1969
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Started as a Saturday lad, loved working there so much I joined the Trainee...
1960-1980, Staff
Started as a Saturday lad, loved working there so much I joined the Trainee...
Steve Barrett, Poole, Arndale Centre, 1979
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Used to go away camping as a girl guide. Always had chocolate spread and was...
1960-1980, Food & recipes
Used to go away camping as a girl guide. Always had chocolate spread and was...
Debbie Keevash, Feltham, 1970s
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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