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J.S. in East Anglia
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The opening of a new J.S. self-service branch
at Bury St. Edmunds seemed to be the right moment
to talk about the long connection of the Sainsbury
family with East Anglia.
Mr. F. W. Salisbury our Assistant General... -
New Shop in an Old Town
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New Shop in
an Old Town
The new shop was designed by Marshall Sissons,
A.R.A., F.R.I.B.A., a local architect. It replaces a
building with a Georgian facade which though registered
as an ancient building was considered... -
In Bury St. Edmunds
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At Bury St. Edmunds
a man may see
this handsome Abbey Gate
which faces Angel Hill. Its
weatherbeaten genial appearance is the
result of age rather than intention. The
Abbots of St. Edmund had it built to
protect themselves... -
Cold Comfort in High Places
14
Wherever the idea first came from, there is no doubt
that ice-cream for the democratic way of life was
first made in Italy for a very restricted market.
Historians report as earlier (and heavy) consumers,
King Solomon and... -
Personnel Department's Health Section
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Communications
Personnel Department's Health Section
Fourth in a series about
people at the other end of the phone. Miss I. B. Munro, seen
here on the right, talking to
one of the nurses at Blackfriars,
is responsible... -
The Civic Trust
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The CIVIC TRUST
For too long too many people have accepted
neglect of and outrage to our towns, villages
and countryside as an inevitable part of "progress".
The Civic Trust is a vigorous and independent body
whose object is... -
Thirst Quencher
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Thirst
Quencher
The story in pictures of a drink
made in a new way.
In making Sunfresh the whole orange
goes through the extraction process. As
the cases are opened the fruit is tipped
out on a bench for inspection. Bad... -
Next Year's Roses
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Mr. H. G. Brown of Head Office reviews
the National Rose Society's show
held on July 1st and 2nd
The day of days for many people who love roses is
the occasion of the Summer Show of the National
Rose Society held at the Royal... -
Progress at Portsmouth
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Biggest ever J. S. shop
continues to grow at
Portsmouth on the site of the
old Theatre Royal. The
shop which will have over
8,000 square feet of shopping
area will have only two floors.
The chequerboard facade
makes a... -
J.S. Veterans' Day Out
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J.S. Veterans' day out
The sun shone, as it always
does specially for J.S.
Veterans who went on
June 21st to Folkestone
for the first of this year's
outings. Nearly 400
made the trip and are
now looking forward
to an... -
Bournemouth's Social
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Bournemouth Night Out
Cheerful night out for
Bournemouth's S.S.A.
members and friends was
held at the Grand Hotel.
The prizes for the Intershop
Darts Matches were
presented that night too.
Bournemouth are... -
High Barnet Fly High
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Richmond Girls Go
Out to Play
Some of our Richmond staff who
spent the day recently at Margate.
From left to right: Diane Wood,
Betty Marshall, Doreen Hawkins,
Ann Lockett, Norma Norris,
Sheila Cranley and
Carol... -
New Appointments at Blackfriars
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Some Appointments
at Blackfriars
A page of pictures of some of
the people who have joined the
firm during the past year.
Staff Catering
Mr. G. W. M. Gallon joined
the firm in September 1959.
Stores
Buying
Mr. A.... -
Obituary
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Obituary
We regret to record the death of the following colleagues
and send our deepest sympathy to all relatives.
W. A. Dell, pensioner, who died on June 11th, 1960,
aged 83. He joined the firm in 1903 in the Warehouse.
He... -
Transfers and Promotions
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Transfers and Promotions
Managers
A. WATTS from Spare to
Seaford
K. G. TAPPENDEN from Seaford to
Portslade
C.JOHNSON from Portslade to
24 Brighton
G. LINTOTT from 24 Brighton to
66 Brighton
W. MANNING from 66 Brighton... -
Contents Page
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SERIES NO. A73
Page 3
J.S. in East Anglia
Page 6
New Shop in an Old Town
Page 11
In Bury St. Edmunds
Page 14
Cold Comfort in High Places
Page 16
Personnel Department's Health Section
Page 18
The Civic Trust
Page 24
Thirst... -
The Albion Mills on Fire
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The Albion Mills on Fire
Wednesday, March the second day.
At six in the morning (people say)
In Seventeen Hundred Ninety One,
The Fire at the Albion Mills began.
This noble building burnt so fast,
Black Friars Bridge could...
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