The Sainsbury Archive is the online home for the heart of our heritage, representing the past, present and helping to shape the story of our future. It tells the Sainsbury's story, allowing users to engage and interact with digitised pieces of our history.
Branch Images
Browse our historical images of shops or search for images of your local branch
Own Label Packaging
Sainsbury's Design StudioDiscover the Iconic designs by Peter Dixon created in the Sainsbury's in house design studio.
The Sainsbury Archive is an independent charity and has been held at the Museum of London, Docklands since 2005. Visit the Archive to see materials in the collection and to carry out research at the Sainsbury Study Centre.
Our Stories
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Women at Work
During the 19th century, shop keeping was generally regarded as an unsuitable job for women, not least because of the long working hours and heavy lifting it entailed. However, it was both common and acceptable for female family members to work in smaller shops.
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Remembering Mr J.D.
We take a look at the career of Sainsbury’s former chairman and chief executive John Davan Sainsbury, Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG.
Discover Branches
1869-2017Search for your local branch on our map of shops, past and present.
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Your Memories
Add to the archive by sharing your memories of shopping or working at a Sainsbury's branch.
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