Broadstairs: Thanet (426 Margate Road)

Watercolour and ink artists impression depicting the exterior of Sainsbury's Thanet branch.

Thanet branch artists impression [c. late 1980s]

See also JS Journal (staff magazine) Jan/Feb 1991 article about store opening: https://jsjournals.websds.net/Content/PDFFiles/SA_JSJ_45_1.pdf#page=9

Broadstairs: Thanet branch files

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Includes sign reading "Sainsbury's Opening Early 1991". Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of exterior of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of exterior of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of fresh fruit and vegetables department of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff

Includes sign wishing customers a "Happy Christmas". Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of fresh fruit and vegetables department of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff [4 Dec 1990]

Image of joint managing director Tom Vyner greeting customer entering 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of joint managing director Tom Vyner greeting customer entering 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day [4 Dec 1990]

Image of bakery in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers

The picture also shows customers and a baby in a baby carrier attached to the trolley. A poster can also be seen advertising 'Freshly Baked Luxury...

Image of bakery in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of interior of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with customers

Includes display of oranges. Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of interior of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of shampoo, skincare, hair care and bath time products aisles of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with customers

Includes display of cosmetics. Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of shampoo, skincare, hair care and bath time products aisles of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of Bowketts the Bakers near the site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of Bowketts the Bakers near the site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of fresh fruit and vegetables department of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate. Banners reading "All of us at Sainsbury's thank you for your custom over the year and wish you a...

Image of fresh fruit and vegetables department of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff [4 Dec 1990]

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of display of fresh cut flowers in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff member

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of display of fresh cut flowers in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff member [4 Dec 1990]

Image of cooked meat and ready meals aisle of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff

Includes display of pies. Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of cooked meat and ready meals aisle of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff [4 Dec 1990]

Image of staff at delicatessen in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of staff at delicatessen in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day [4 Dec 1990]

Image of fresh fish counter in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of fresh fish counter in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of checkouts in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of checkouts in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of checkouts in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of checkouts in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of checkouts in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of checkouts in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch petrol station

Photograph by Dawson Strange Photography Ltd, Cobham, Surrey.

Image of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch petrol station [c. 1990]

"At Sainsbury's, some traditions have never changed." (Thanet) newspaper advertisement proof

Newspaper advertisement featuring images of "Sainsbury's Fruit Will Make Your Puddings" (see SA/PKC/PAC/6/1/1/5A) paper bag design; and of some of...

"At Sainsbury's, some traditions have never changed." (Thanet) newspaper advertisement proof 10 Dec 1990

"Your new Sainsbury's: Margate Road, Westwood" store opening leaflet, 1990

Leaflet to promote a new Sainsbury's supermarket opened on 4 December 1990. The leaflet features a drawing of the store, introduction with photograph...

"Your new Sainsbury's: Margate Road, Westwood" store opening leaflet, 1990 1990

SA/SC/JSJ/45/1 - JS Journal, Jan-Feb 1991

'JS Journal', January/February 1991

'JS Journal', January/February 1991 Jan-Feb 1991

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Shows sign advertising Sainsbury's vacancies and Co-op superstore sign. Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of site of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of exterior of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of exterior of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of exterior of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction

Image by Graham Lomas.

Image of exterior of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch during construction [1990]

Image of fresh fruit and vegetables department of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of fresh fruit and vegetables department of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff [4 Dec 1990]

Image of joint managing director Tom Vyner greeting customer entering 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day

Shows 'Sainsbury's Book of Food' by Frances Bissell given as a gift. Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of joint managing director Tom Vyner greeting customer entering 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day [4 Dec 1990]

Image of customer on mobility scooter in instant coffee and pure coffee aisle of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of customer on mobility scooter in instant coffee and pure coffee aisle of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day [4 Dec 1990]

Image of fresh fruit and vegetables department of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with customers

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of fresh fruit and vegetables department of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of delicatessen in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of delicatessen in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of interior of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers

Includes sign with prices for Sainsbury's Fresh Pizzas. Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of interior of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff and customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of shampoo, skincare, hair care and bath time products aisles of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with customers

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of shampoo, skincare, hair care and bath time products aisles of 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of checkout in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff member and customers

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of checkout in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff member and customers [4 Dec 1990]

Image of checkout in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff member and customers

Image by Terry McKenna, Aaron Smith Studio, Ramsgate.

Image of checkout in 426 Margate Road, Broadstairs branch on its opening day with staff member and customers [4 Dec 1990]

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