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London: Sydenham (23 Bell Green)

I started with Savacentre Sydenham in November 97 and always worked in the POS...

1990-2020, Stores

I started with Savacentre Sydenham in November 97 and always worked in the POS...

Simon Hibbert, Sydenham, 1997 to 2004 then part time from 2012
Herne Bay (Unit 6 Altira Park)

I was on the management team that opened the Herne bay store.

1990-2020, Stores

I was on the management team that opened the Herne bay store.

David Monk, Herne bay, 28/11/18
This is a photo roughly from around the date above of us taking in alcohol stock...

1990-2020, Stores

This is a photo roughly from around the date above of us taking in alcohol stock...

Cameron , Oakley, 20-11-2017
We found this souvenir newspaper insert at my Mum's house. It was from the...

1990-2020, Stores

We found this souvenir newspaper insert at my Mum's house. It was from the...

Alison Clarke, Ipswich, 28/12/1994
This is the Sainsbury's Superstore right next to the Matlock station. It was the...

1990-2020, Stores

This is the Sainsbury's Superstore right next to the Matlock station. It was the...

Franco Fok, Matlock, 24/06/2012
One of the best jobs I ever had, the branch had such an amazing social element....

1990-2020, Stores

One of the best jobs I ever had, the branch had such an amazing social element....

Anne-Marie Holden, Hedge End Southampton, 1991 - 1997
Front of store.

1990-2020, Stores

Front of store.

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2007
Leaflet of plans for a new Sainsbury's which was never built.

1990-2020, Stores

Leaflet of plans for a new Sainsbury's which was never built.

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2010
Deli refit.

1990-2020, Stores

Deli refit.

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2013
Petrol station.

1990-2020, Stores

Petrol station.

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2007
London 2012 Olympic decorations in the staff canteen.

1990-2020, Stores

London 2012 Olympic decorations in the staff canteen.

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2012
Celebrating London 2012 Olympics in the staff canteen.

1990-2020, Stores

Celebrating London 2012 Olympics in the staff canteen.

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2012
Store refit

1990-2020, Stores

Store refit

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2013
Staff canteen

1990-2020, Stores

Staff canteen

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2007
The store

1990-2020, Stores

The store

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2007
Leaflet on plans for a new Sainsbury's opposite the train station to be built....

1990-2020, Stores

Leaflet on plans for a new Sainsbury's opposite the train station to be built....

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2010
View from the pharmacy counter.

1990-2020, Stores

View from the pharmacy counter.

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2007
Sainsbury's pharmacy

1990-2020, Stores

Sainsbury's pharmacy

Karen Dance, Huntingdon pharmacy, 2009
When Bob the Builder came for a visit.

1990-2020, Stores

When Bob the Builder came for a visit.

Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2001
Bicester (Pioneer Square)

Bicester before shelves filled prior to opening.

1990-2020, Stores

Bicester before shelves filled prior to opening.

Thomas Horsman, Bicester, 2013