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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.
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I started with Savacentre Sydenham in November 97 and always worked in the POS...London: Sydenham (23 Bell Green)
1990-2020, Stores
I started with Savacentre Sydenham in November 97 and always worked in the POS...
Simon Hibbert, Sydenham, 1997 to 2004 then part time from 2012
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While I worked in Sainsbury’s on Saturdays as a teenager, I recall the salad...
1990-2020, Design & packaging
While I worked in Sainsbury’s on Saturdays as a teenager, I recall the salad...
Peter Sigrist, Maidstone Chequers Centre, 1992-1994
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I was on the management team that opened the Herne bay store.Herne Bay (Unit 6 Altira Park)
1990-2020, Stores
I was on the management team that opened the Herne bay store.
David Monk, Herne bay, 28/11/18
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This can has lived in the house of my parents for around half a decade now
1990-2020, Design & packaging
This can has lived in the house of my parents for around half a decade now
Wolfgang Woolsgrove, London, 30/4/2023
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My mum worked in the Butcher department at Sainsburys Islington Angel in mid to...
1990-2020, Staff
My mum worked in the Butcher department at Sainsburys Islington Angel in mid to...
Louise C Tully, Islington Angel, 23/01/2023
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My mum worked in the Butcher department in Sainsburys Angel Islington in the mid...
1990-2020, Staff
My mum worked in the Butcher department in Sainsburys Angel Islington in the mid...
Louise C Tully, Islington Angel, 23/01/2023
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This is a photo roughly from around the date above of us taking in alcohol stock...
1990-2020, Stores
This is a photo roughly from around the date above of us taking in alcohol stock...
Cameron , Oakley, 20-11-2017
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We found this souvenir newspaper insert at my Mum's house. It was from the...
1990-2020, Stores
We found this souvenir newspaper insert at my Mum's house. It was from the...
Alison Clarke, Ipswich, 28/12/1994
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This was my first real introduction to Thai food and this recipe was a firm...
1990-2020, Food & recipes
This was my first real introduction to Thai food and this recipe was a firm...
Rebecca murphy, Kent , 28 June 2022
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This is the Sainsbury's Superstore right next to the Matlock station. It was the...
1990-2020, Stores
This is the Sainsbury's Superstore right next to the Matlock station. It was the...
Franco Fok, Matlock, 24/06/2012
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I remember having a cleaning job ( with TC Cleaning the manager was called...
1990-2020, Staff
I remember having a cleaning job ( with TC Cleaning the manager was called...
JULES PESKETT, CAMBRIDGE, 1990-1994
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One of the best jobs I ever had, the branch had such an amazing social element....
1990-2020, Stores
One of the best jobs I ever had, the branch had such an amazing social element....
Anne-Marie Holden, Hedge End Southampton, 1991 - 1997
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Staff Christmas lunch tables.
1990-2020, Staff
Staff Christmas lunch tables.
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2002
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Leaflet of plans for a new Sainsbury's which was never built.
1990-2020, Stores
Leaflet of plans for a new Sainsbury's which was never built.
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2010
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First memories of Sainsbury's was going to the Castleford shop with my nanna and...
1990-2020, Charitable & community activities
First memories of Sainsbury's was going to the Castleford shop with my nanna and...
Nathan Swain, Castleford West Yorkshire, 2010s
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Sainsbury's lorry waiting to board the Isle of Wight ferry.
1990-2020, Depots
Sainsbury's lorry waiting to board the Isle of Wight ferry.
Karen Dance, Southampton, 2012
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Huntingdon store's 10th anniversary party at Wood Green. 10 years service staff...
1990-2020, Staff
Huntingdon store's 10th anniversary party at Wood Green. 10 years service staff...
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2009
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London 2012 Olympic decorations in the staff canteen.
1990-2020, Stores
London 2012 Olympic decorations in the staff canteen.
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2012
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Celebrating London 2012 Olympics in the staff canteen.
1990-2020, Stores
Celebrating London 2012 Olympics in the staff canteen.
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2012
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Leaflet on plans for a new Sainsbury's opposite the train station to be built....
1990-2020, Stores
Leaflet on plans for a new Sainsbury's opposite the train station to be built....
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2010
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Sainsbury's celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Catherine.
1990-2020, Food & recipes
Sainsbury's celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Catherine.
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2011
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Staff Christmas lunch in the canteen. Playing I'm a Celebrity style eating game.
1990-2020, Staff
Staff Christmas lunch in the canteen. Playing I'm a Celebrity style eating game.
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, December 2012
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10 years service staff at the Huntington store.
1990-2020, Staff
10 years service staff at the Huntington store.
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2009
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View from the pharmacy counter.
1990-2020, Stores
View from the pharmacy counter.
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2007
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When Bob the Builder came for a visit.
1990-2020, Stores
When Bob the Builder came for a visit.
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2001
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Bicester before shelves filled prior to opening.Bicester (Pioneer Square)
1990-2020, Stores
Bicester before shelves filled prior to opening.
Thomas Horsman, Bicester, 2013
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Many happy memories of a fantastic team who were like a family. We trained in...Rhyl (Rhyl Road, Rhuddlan)
1990-2020, Staff
Many happy memories of a fantastic team who were like a family. We trained in...
Joanne Jones, Rhyl, February 1993 to September 1998
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I remember when I was little how my grandmother was excited that Sainsburys was...
1990-2020, Stores
I remember when I was little how my grandmother was excited that Sainsburys was...
Julian Jones, Brunel Swindon, 26/11/20
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I used to live in Reading now live in Bristol. I have very fond memories of this...Images of Calcot (Reading) Savacentre store
1990-2020, Stores
I used to live in Reading now live in Bristol. I have very fond memories of this...
Carina , Calcot reading , march 1995
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Found this pot of pepper in my mother’s cupboard in 2020
1990-2020, Design & packaging
Found this pot of pepper in my mother’s cupboard in 2020
Natalia, Sheffield , 2020
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Dave Curness (Store Manager) with store colleagues on the opening day of the...
1990-2020, Stores
Dave Curness (Store Manager) with store colleagues on the opening day of the...
sam, Redhill, 18th October 2017
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I started at the meat and fish counter then went to shop floor as Provisions...London: Hendon (Unit 4, Hyde Estate Road)
1990-2020, Technology & innovation
I started at the meat and fish counter then went to shop floor as Provisions...
Mr Veli Joshua Dlamini, Hendon, NW9 6JX, 12/07/2002-18/07/2003
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'The Store' Croydon Bar opened in South End Croydon has kept the original tiles...
1990-2020, Stores
'The Store' Croydon Bar opened in South End Croydon has kept the original tiles...
Enikoe Jerrard , South Croydon , 8/10/2019
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Did anyone else have the great fortune of spending time working in Shaw's in the...
1990-2020, Shopping habits
Did anyone else have the great fortune of spending time working in Shaw's in the...
Jon Hartland , Shaw's New Hampshire , August 1993
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I am currently researching a bit more about the store I work at, Market...Market Harborough branch files
1990-2020, Stores
I am currently researching a bit more about the store I work at, Market...
Hilary Bradford, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, 12/09/19
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Photo of Sainsburys, Church Street, Nuneaton
1990-2020, Stores
Photo of Sainsburys, Church Street, Nuneaton
Mark Palmer, Nuneaton, Not known
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Was happy to be chosen with a group of colleagues at our store to go along to...
1990-2020, Charitable & community activities
Was happy to be chosen with a group of colleagues at our store to go along to...
Pauline Cooper, Marshall Lake West Midlands, 2003-2013
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I've been at Sainsbury's for just over 10 years and it continues to amaze me...
1990-2020, Charitable & community activities
I've been at Sainsbury's for just over 10 years and it continues to amaze me...
Philip Whittam, Holborn SSC, July 2019
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I've worked for Sainsbury's for 23 years (started in Stratford in 1996) however...
1990-2020, Staff
I've worked for Sainsbury's for 23 years (started in Stratford in 1996) however...
Lee Francis, Stratford , May 1997 - Sept 1998
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My memory of Sainsbury's is working on both the Comic Relief and ParalympicsGB...
1990-2020, Charitable & community activities
My memory of Sainsbury's is working on both the Comic Relief and ParalympicsGB...
Hannah Jeffery, Holborn, London, 2019
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I haven't been at Sainsbury's that long but I was been lucky enough to work on...
1990-2020, Stores
I haven't been at Sainsbury's that long but I was been lucky enough to work on...
Bee, Holborn SSC , 05/06/2019
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Hi, my name is Kimberley Robson and I am a trading assistant. I was asked to...
1990-2020, Social activities
Hi, my name is Kimberley Robson and I am a trading assistant. I was asked to...
Kimberley Dawn Robson , Team Valley, 25th May 2019
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Happy 150th Birthday Sainsburys. Whoop! I have been a Sainsburys shopper since...
1990-2020, Staff
Happy 150th Birthday Sainsburys. Whoop! I have been a Sainsburys shopper since...
Angela Hunter, Dorridge, 2015 - Present Day
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In 2012 Sainsburys sponsored the London Paralympic Games. The torch was relayed...
1990-2020, Charitable & community activities
In 2012 Sainsburys sponsored the London Paralympic Games. The torch was relayed...
john hoar, Islington , October 2012
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I was customer service manager for the opening of Enfield in 93. It was the...
1990-2020, Stores
I was customer service manager for the opening of Enfield in 93. It was the...
Lorraine Armstrong-Gould , 444 Enfield, 1993-1996
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First Scottish store in Darnley and the van that was parked in the car park to...
1990-2020, Stores
First Scottish store in Darnley and the van that was parked in the car park to...
Liz Mutrie, Darnley , January 1992
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Our new store opened on the 2nd March 2011. A much bigger store for the...
1990-2020, Stores
Our new store opened on the 2nd March 2011. A much bigger store for the...
Helen Gower, Mildnehall Sufflk, 2nd March 2011
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After being a Budgens store for many years the store was bought by Sainsbury's....
1990-2020, Stores
After being a Budgens store for many years the store was bought by Sainsbury's....
Helen Gower, Mildenhall Suffolk, 29th Feb 2008
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Although, I didn't work at the store, this was such a convenient little shop, as...
1990-2020, Stores
Although, I didn't work at the store, this was such a convenient little shop, as...
Tom Hearne, Worting Road, Basingstoke, 7th May 2008
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I have worked in a variety of roles throughout the years with companies varying...
1990-2020, Staff
I have worked in a variety of roles throughout the years with companies varying...
Damian Breeze, Guisbrough , 2018 - present
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"Joined as Bakery Confectioner 1989 became Food Safety Officer 1990, Became Food...Whitley Bay (Newstead Drive, Westman Seaton)
1990-2020, Staff
"Joined as Bakery Confectioner 1989 became Food Safety Officer 1990, Became Food...
william cooke, Whitley Bay, 1989
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"I was working at a store which had only been open for a year or so when...
1990-2020, Staff
"I was working at a store which had only been open for a year or so when...
Rebecca montford, 682 Pinhoe Road, 1994
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"I love Sainsbury's, I used to think that it was a shop where only posh people...
1990-2020, Shopping habits
"I love Sainsbury's, I used to think that it was a shop where only posh people...
Val longstaff, Sainsbury's, rice lane, walton, liverpool L9, 24/1/2019
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"I started in 1980 for a couple of evenings a week on replenishment. I was a...
1990-2020, Staff
"I started in 1980 for a couple of evenings a week on replenishment. I was a...
Anne, Gloucester 771, 1980 to the present day
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"We had a great time in our store celebrating 140yrs of Sainsburys. We borrowed...
1990-2020, Charitable & community activities
"We had a great time in our store celebrating 140yrs of Sainsburys. We borrowed...
Pat, Upton Wirral Merseyside , 2009
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"Shopped at Sava Center on the day it opened and still visit once a week use....
1990-2020, Stores
"Shopped at Sava Center on the day it opened and still visit once a week use....
jacqui shepherd, oldbury, 27/01/2018
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"Sainsbury's colleague since 2013"
1990-2020, Staff
"Sainsbury's colleague since 2013"
ANGELA FOTHERGILL DOIDGE, Sedgefield, 12/01/2019
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"Joined Sainsburys part time when the new store opened working whilst at...Cranleigh (Stockland Square)
1990-2020, Staff
"Joined Sainsburys part time when the new store opened working whilst at...
James Easton, Cranleigh, Stocklund Square, September 2004
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"I started on the Deli and ended in HR."
1990-2020, Staff
"I started on the Deli and ended in HR."
Sarah Jane, Halifax and Brighouse , 1997 to 2018
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"Sainsbury's were very good to me as a student. I started work there while...
1990-2020, Staff
"Sainsbury's were very good to me as a student. I started work there while...
Helen Fuglesang, Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon, 1992-1997
