Papers, objects and images relating to Alan Sainsbury (Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane) - a director at Sainsbury's from 1933, chairman 1956 to 1967, and peer in the House of Lords. This includes copies of speeches made by Lord Sainsbury (including those made in the House of Lords), photographs, files of mixed papers, and other items.
Born 1902, eldest grandson of Sainsbury's Founders
Educated at Haileybury, Herts
1921, 1 January, joined Sainsbury's aged 18, working behind the counter at the Boscombe branch, Bournemouth under the assumed name of 'Mr Alan.' Subsequently spent several months studying the dairy industry at Leeuwarden before becoming assistant to his uncles Arthur and Alfred Sainsbury.
1933 Became a director of J.Sainsbury Ltd.
1938 Became Joint General Manager, trading on the retirement of his father. (His brother Robert, became Joint General Manager, Personnel and Administration)
1939 - 45 During the Second World War he served as chief representative of the multiple grocers on the Government's many retail advisory committees. Also chaired two Ministry of Food import companies set up to control the import and distribution of poultry and rabbits.
1949 Visited the USA, returning convinced that the future of British food retailing was with self-service. As a result Sainsbury's converted its branch at 9/11 London Road Croydon to self-service in 1950.
1956 became Chairman of J.Sainsbury Ltd on the death of his father, John Benjamin Sainsbury.
1962 Created Baron Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Life Peer).
1967 Retired, becoming Life President.
1998 Died on 21 October.
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Alan Sainsbury (Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane)
Papers, objects and images relating to Alan Sainsbury (Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane) - a director at Sainsbury's from 1933, chairman 1956 to 1967, and peer in the House of Lords. This includes copies of speeches made by Lord Sainsbury (including those made in the House of Lords), photographs, files...
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- Ref. No: SA/FAM/3
- Date: 1902-1998
- Level: SubSubFonds
- Access: Open
Mixed papers relating to Alan Sainsbury's career. Typically includes; copies of newspaper articles in 1967 relating to stepping down as Chairman, a...
This bottle of 1869 Moulin Touchais wine was presented to Mr Alan Sainsbury by his son, Mr JD at a dinner at the Dorchester on 6th October 1982 to...
Includes 3 files: A list of and including press cuttings relating to Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane, (Mr Alan) when he was awarded his life peerage in...
Includes 2 files, and two private account books: Arrangements for Mr Alan's entry in the 'Who's Who', it details corrections and updates that were...
Lord Alan's speeches - General: G2 13.9.1956 Self-Service Development Association G3 22.11.1956 London Chamber of Commerce - College for the...
Lord Alan's speeches - General: G16 13.11.1963 National Federation of Wholesale Grocers & Provision Merchants - 'The Economics and Operation of Stamp...
Lord Alan's speeches - General: G28 6.5.1964 Agricultural Central Co-operative Association - 'Marketing of Farm Produce.' G29 13.5.1964 Central...
Lord Alan's speeches - General: G39 7.10.1965 Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene - Annual Conference Dinner G40 18.10.1965 Staff Dinner...
Lord Alan's speeches - General: G61 14.4.1969 Speech for JS Centenary Banquet G62 19.4.1969 JS Senior Staff Dinner G63 30.5.1969 Secretaries' Club...
Lord Alan's speeches - General: G81 8.7.1971 Essex Community Council - 'The Future Relationship Between Town Country.' G83 24.11.1971 Rotary...
Lord Alan's speeches - General: G93 25.8.1982 Beaconsfield By-Election. Notes for speech at the home of Mr. Robert McCullagh, Gerrard's...
Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL1 14.11.1962 The Molony report on Consumer Protection HL2 27.3.1963 Agriculture HL3 23.7.1963 Finance...
Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL9 9.6.1964 Resale Prices Bill - Second Reading HL10 2.7.1964 Trading Stamps Bill - Committee...
Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL17 26.4.1966 Debate on Queen's speech (Economic Affairs) HL18 Missins HL19 28.7.1966 Debate on Economic...
Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL29 30.10.1968 Seconding Reply to Queen's Speech HL30 5.12.1968 Economic Debate HL31 1.5.1969 Decimal...
Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL41 27.4.1972 Sound Broadcasting Bill - Second Reading HL42 3.5.1972 Debate on 'Training for the future'...
Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL51 30.10.1974 Debate on Queen's Speech HL52 7.11.1974 Sugar and the EEC HL53 11.12.1974 Middle East...
Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL63 5.10.1976 Structural Reform - Dairy Sector (C.A.P.) HL63a 19.7.1977 Ethyl...
Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL77 12.11.1980 Product Liability HL78 9.4.1981 Farm Prices and C.A.P reform HL79 15.5.1981 Indecent...
Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL89 26.3.1984 Farm Price Proposals 1984 / 85 - Supply Controls Proposed Tax on Certan Oils and...
Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: HL97 10.10.1986 Internal Market (Consumer Protection Policy) NL98 19/20/29.1.1987 Consumer Protection Bill...
Lord Alan's speeches - House of Lords: March 1986 Shops Bill. A copy of the First Reading and Third Reading, including associated...
Certificate commemorating the election of Lord Alan Sainsbury as an Honorary Fellow of the Council of the Institute of Food Science and Technology of...
Photograph album containing black and white prints of factories. Presented to Lady and Lord Alan Sainsbury by 'Milout, Haifa Bay Settlement...
Photograph album containing black and white prints of a dinner given by Sainsbury's Senior Executives for Mr Alan Sainsbury on his retirement. ...
Photographs of delegates at a CIES conference. Includes photographs of Mr Alan Sainsbury accepting an award. The CIES is a food business forum for...
Hinged black metal case with the initials A.J.S. in white lettering on the front. There are small metal ring handles on either side of the case with...
Includes a red box which contains a scroll and a box with the royal coat of arms. The scroll is a summons from Queen Elizabeth II to Alan John...
Photographs of Alan Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Drury Lane (chairman of Sainsbury's 1956-1967).
Includes obituaries, biographical history papers, notebook, passport, press cuttings and other items.
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