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Berkhamsted branch images

I started work at the branch in 1962 as a trainee butcher and met my future wife...

1960-1980, Stores

I started work at the branch in 1962 as a trainee butcher and met my future wife...

Michael Reynolds , Berkhampsted , 1962
I started at Corby as a student and joined JS full time in 1975 as a trainee...

1960-1980, Stores

I started at Corby as a student and joined JS full time in 1975 as a trainee...

Michael Newby, Corby, Edmonton, Stockwell & Wandsworth ( Arndale Centre.). This was followed by Training Services at Blackfriars and finally Marketing Services ( Site Potential Satistics ) also at Blackfriars., 1973 until 1985.
My father George Ridgway was manager of this Kenton store for several years...

1960-1980, Stores

My father George Ridgway was manager of this Kenton store for several years...

Keith Ridgway, 142/144 Kenton Road, As a student between 1965 and 1967
In all those years, the standards were always very high. Detail was the...

1960-1980, Stores

In all those years, the standards were always very high. Detail was the...

David William Garnham, Bracknell, Surbiton, Wandsworth, Kingston, Wimbledon, Walton., 1968 - 1993
Bournemouth: Westbourne (123 Poole Road)

Started here in 1966 after training at Blackfriars, worked in the Bacon / cooked...

1960-1980, Staff

Started here in 1966 after training at Blackfriars, worked in the Bacon / cooked...

Roger Pell, Winton, 1966
London: Seven Kings (629 High Road)

I was a student at Barking Regional College of Advanced Technology in the '60's...

1960-1980, Technology & innovation

I was a student at Barking Regional College of Advanced Technology in the '60's...

Stephen Kenneth Hull, Seven Kings, Circa 1966
London: South Woodford (176 George Lane)

I was hired as a 17 year old 'Saturday Student' for the opening of the store. JS...

1960-1980, Stores

I was hired as a 17 year old 'Saturday Student' for the opening of the store. JS...

Mark Godson, 118 South Woodford, Jan 1980 to Sept 1984
ICL System 25 training manual

I was the Provisions Manager at Trinity Street in the early '70's and remember...

1960-1980, Technology & innovation

I was the Provisions Manager at Trinity Street in the early '70's and remember...

Stephen Kenneth Hull, Trinity Street, Coventry, Circa 1970's
I worked as a Saturday student at Marlows in the '60s having transferred here...

1960-1980, Stores

I worked as a Saturday student at Marlows in the '60s having transferred here...

Stephen Kenneth Hull, Marlows, Hemel Hempstead, Circa 1966
Family Day celebrations at Dulwich. My friend Ian winning the skipping...

1960-1980, Social activities

Family Day celebrations at Dulwich. My friend Ian winning the skipping...

Keith Bowker, Stamford Street, 1977
Trainee and Assistant Buyer in Canned Goods.2 in Grocery Buying. Loved the...

1960-1980, Offices & support centres

Trainee and Assistant Buyer in Canned Goods.2 in Grocery Buying. Loved the...

Keith Bowker, Stamford House , October 1976 to May 1978
I started at 850 Seaford at the age of 16 in June 1978 as a general assistant...

1960-1980, Stores

I started at 850 Seaford at the age of 16 in June 1978 as a general assistant...

Colin Parsons, Seaford, Hastings, Bexhill, Terminus Rd Eastbourne, West Wickham, Church Street Croydon, Crystal Palace, Haywards Heath, East Grinstead, Stamford Street, Watford & Lewes Rd Brighton., 1978 to 1985
First ever Red Nose Day at Archer road Sheffield

1960-1980, Charitable & community activities

First ever Red Nose Day at Archer road Sheffield

gary round, Archer road Sheffield , 1988
Images relating to 25 year club - 1993-1994

REALLY GREAT WORKING FOR REALLY GREAT COMPANY

1960-1980, Staff

REALLY GREAT WORKING FOR REALLY GREAT COMPANY

David William Garnham, Wimbledon, Kingston, Bracknell, Surbiton, Wandsworth, Walton, from 1968 until 1993
I remember working for Trefor's team at Head Office in the mid 1980s. It was...

1960-1980, Technology & innovation

I remember working for Trefor's team at Head Office in the mid 1980s. It was...

Anthony White, Bromley/South East Area, 1982 to 1989
Amersham (5 Chiltern Parade, Sycamore Road)

I started work at Amersham in 1970 at the age of 15 as a trainee butcher. Living...

1960-1980, Staff

I started work at Amersham in 1970 at the age of 15 as a trainee butcher. Living...

Tony Whitcher, Amersham, 1970
Just fabulous and friendly times, I remember.

1960-1980, Staff

Just fabulous and friendly times, I remember.

John leeson, Maidstone Kent, 1967-1975
I remember the store security lady confronting some 'UFO' fans from the Reading...

1960-1980, Shopping habits

I remember the store security lady confronting some 'UFO' fans from the Reading...

IAN ADAMSON, Friar Street, Reading, 23/08/1980
I was taken on as a 'student' and paid on my first day (evening shift) - I was...

1960-1980, Staff

I was taken on as a 'student' and paid on my first day (evening shift) - I was...

IAN ADAMSON, Friar Street, Reading, June 1979 to January 1983
Worked with some good people, too young to appreciate it at the time but still...

1960-1980, Staff

Worked with some good people, too young to appreciate it at the time but still...

iain powell, camberley, 1966-68

Memories

I started work at the branch in 1962 as a trainee butcher and met my future wife...

I started at Corby as a student and joined JS full time in 1975 as a trainee...

My father George Ridgway was manager of this Kenton store for several years...

In all those years, the standards were always very high. Detail was the...

Started here in 1966 after training at Blackfriars, worked in the Bacon / cooked...

I was a student at Barking Regional College of Advanced Technology in the '60's...

I was hired as a 17 year old 'Saturday Student' for the opening of the store. JS...

I was the Provisions Manager at Trinity Street in the early '70's and remember...

I worked as a Saturday student at Marlows in the '60s having transferred here...

Family Day celebrations at Dulwich. My friend Ian winning the skipping...

Trainee and Assistant Buyer in Canned Goods.2 in Grocery Buying. Loved the...

I started at 850 Seaford at the age of 16 in June 1978 as a general assistant...

First ever Red Nose Day at Archer road Sheffield

REALLY GREAT WORKING FOR REALLY GREAT COMPANY

I remember working for Trefor's team at Head Office in the mid 1980s. It was...

I started work at Amersham in 1970 at the age of 15 as a trainee butcher. Living...

Just fabulous and friendly times, I remember.

I remember the store security lady confronting some 'UFO' fans from the Reading...

I was taken on as a 'student' and paid on my first day (evening shift) - I was...

Worked with some good people, too young to appreciate it at the time but still...