Coventry (Smithford Street)

The sleeve is labelled "1939 Possibly Smithford Street, before closure in 1939". The photograph alternatively could be from Trinity Street branch. The...

This branch was one of a chain of shops which Sainsbury's acquired when it went bankrupt in 1936. The Coventry branch was one of nine retained by...

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph.

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph. A note in the volume suggests the advert costed £11.5s.

'Millions!' Lowest prices advert, 1937. Includes the text: 'Millions! must be found to balance the Budget, but - Millions balance the Household Budget...

'To Improve the Nation's Health' butter, bacon and cheese advert, 1937. Includes the text: 'To Improve the Nation's Health insist upon the best. In...

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph.

'Everyone in the Midlands likes a good Pork Sausage' advert, 1937. Includes strapline 'Sainsbury's Pork Sausages are London's favourite dish'. Also...

'The Housewives' Idea of a Perfect Shop' advert, 1937. Includes the strapline 'Cleanliness, Quality, Value. 16 ozs to the LB. Courtesy'. Banches...

Image of advertisement from Midland Daily Telegraph for pork sausages, brawn and pork pies at Trinity Street and Smithford Street, Coventry branches....

This branch was one of a chain of shops which Sainsbury's acquired when it went bankrupt in 1936. The Coventry branch was one of nine retained by...

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph.

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph.

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph.

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph.

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph. The advertisement is presumably a reference to the 1936 film and song "Pennies from Heaven".

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph.

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph.

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph.

Published in the Midland Daily Telegraph.