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We want to hear from you:
Many photographs, documents and objects have been generously donated to the Sainsbury Archive by customers and former colleagues. We would like to gather and record your experiences of working (and shopping!) at stores, offices and depots to add a personal touch to the records.
Share your recollections, upload an image (please note we can only accept files in gif, jpg and png formats) to add to this growing treasure of memories.
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Have a memory of an item in the catalogue, or a specific branch?
Connect your memories to the archive, start from an object or a store.
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This is my Father's story. He was Clifford E Curtis, known as Eric, and started...
1930-1950, Staff
This is my Father's story. He was Clifford E Curtis, known as Eric, and started...
Duncan E V Curtis, Epsom, Ewell , Sutton, Camberley, 1930-1958
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My parents met whilst working at Sainsbury’s in Borehamwood. This would have...Borehamwood branch images
1930-1950, Staff
My parents met whilst working at Sainsbury’s in Borehamwood. This would have...
Pat, My father worked at Various locations from the age of 17, 1935 onwards
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I got the position of trainee manager and left my home in Ipswich aged 15 to...
1930-1950, Staff
I got the position of trainee manager and left my home in Ipswich aged 15 to...
Peter Smith , Cranbrook Road Ilford, August 1950
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My Grandad Lived in the JS Hostel in 1951-1954. His name is Trevor George...
1930-1950, Staff
My Grandad Lived in the JS Hostel in 1951-1954. His name is Trevor George...
Bee, Holloway Road - JS Hostel 1951 - 1954, 1951 - 1954
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"Began my career in head office as a trainee which resulted in becoming a member...
1930-1950, Staff
"Began my career in head office as a trainee which resulted in becoming a member...
bill nicholls, Stamford street - Head office, September 1950
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"I started for Sainsbury’s from leaving school. I had a fortnights training at...
1930-1950, Staff
"I started for Sainsbury’s from leaving school. I had a fortnights training at...
Jennifer strike, Northampton market square , 1955