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Seaford (41 Broad Street)

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
Sheffield: Archer Road (Archer Road, Millhouses)

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
Worked in above stores , lived in 172 Sutherland Ave the staff house , good...

1960-1980, Staff

Worked in above stores , lived in 172 Sutherland Ave the staff house , good...

John leake , High Street Kensington , Putney , Victoria , , 1965 to 1968
Brighton (3 London Road)

Applied for office position which was already filled went into shop until...

1960-1980, Staff

Applied for office position which was already filled went into shop until...

Londa Stunell, 3 & 55 London Road , 1959/1960
I was assistant to Jon Biddulph & Paula Woof who were commissioned to produce...

1960-1980, Stores

I was assistant to Jon Biddulph & Paula Woof who were commissioned to produce...

Tracey Wigley, Burnley, late 1980s
This is me. The girl is called Tessa.

1960-1980, Advertising

This is me. The girl is called Tessa.

Daniel Clayden, Unknown, Circa 1975
London: Holloway (368/72 Holloway Road)

I started as a student in the Holloway branch and became a trainee manager...

1960-1980, Staff

I started as a student in the Holloway branch and became a trainee manager...

Tony Kelly, Holloway, 1978 to 1980
Derrick - I remember shaking hands with Margaret Thatcher over the meat counter...

1960-1980, Stores

Derrick - I remember shaking hands with Margaret Thatcher over the meat counter...

Sainsbury's Veterans, Nine Elms, 1982
Jennie - I remember meeting Robert Powell outside the Mitcham branch after he...

1960-1980, Stores

Jennie - I remember meeting Robert Powell outside the Mitcham branch after he...

Sainsbury's Veterans, Mitcham, c. 1977
Jennie - I remember on one Christmas Eve we had to close the doors early for...

1960-1980, Stores

Jennie - I remember on one Christmas Eve we had to close the doors early for...

Sainsbury's Veterans, Purley, 1980s
John Cleaverly – I am 2nd from the left and centre is Mr J P Griffin. He was...

1960-1980, Staff

John Cleaverly – I am 2nd from the left and centre is Mr J P Griffin. He was...

Sainsbury's Veterans, Norwich House, Steatham, early 1970s
Advertising images

My mother appeared in the 1978 TV and newspaper campaign "Discount 78". The...

1960-1980, Advertising

My mother appeared in the 1978 TV and newspaper campaign "Discount 78". The...

David Brooks, East Grinstead, 1978
My Father Richard Gordon Ackrill known as Rick by his colleagues at work I...

1960-1980, Staff

My Father Richard Gordon Ackrill known as Rick by his colleagues at work I...

Michael ackrill, Blackfriars ?, 1960s

Memories

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...

Worked in above stores , lived in 172 Sutherland Ave the staff house , good...

Applied for office position which was already filled went into shop until...

I was assistant to Jon Biddulph & Paula Woof who were commissioned to produce...

This is me. The girl is called Tessa.

I started as a student in the Holloway branch and became a trainee manager...

Derrick - I remember shaking hands with Margaret Thatcher over the meat counter...

Jennie - I remember meeting Robert Powell outside the Mitcham branch after he...

Jennie - I remember on one Christmas Eve we had to close the doors early for...

John Cleaverly – I am 2nd from the left and centre is Mr J P Griffin. He was...

My mother appeared in the 1978 TV and newspaper campaign "Discount 78". The...

My Father Richard Gordon Ackrill known as Rick by his colleagues at work I...