Audio recording and transcript of oral history interview of Eric Nicholls, a senior manager at Sainsbury's who started working for the company in 1956. He worked in various positions including: manager at Frozen Food Department; Head of Fruits and Vegetables; Manager, Vegetable Section, Produce Department; Head of Pies, Sausages and Burger Buying; Charities and Community Affairs Manager. Interviewed by Bridget Williams (Sainsbury's Archives).
Topics include frozen foods and Freezer Centres, the Blackfriars headquarters, self service, and produce (fruit and vegetables) department.
12_A
1970s: The rise and fall of the Freezer Centres. Three day week and power cuts. Old reception in Stamford House. Layout of Stamford House. Jubilee Strike.
12_B:
1950s: Change to self service. Changes involved in self service. Produce department. Storage of produce.
1970/80s: Extending produce season. Freezer Centres.
general: Head Office vs. branches. Going public.
Oral history recordings and transcripts (no project and unidentified project)
Oral history recording and transcript of Eric Nichols (a senior manager at Sainsbury's)
- Ref. No: SA/HIS/1/1/13
- Format: Recorded media physical/non-physical
- Date: 1992
- Level: File
- Extent: 3 digital audio recordings, 2 audio cassettes, 2 compact discs, 1 transcript
- Access: Closed
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