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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 my 44 year career as a Saturday student working 3 hours Friday evening...Worthing (9/11 Chapel Road)
1960-1980, Staff
I started my 44 year career as a Saturday student working 3 hours Friday evening...
Ian Kitch, Worthing Chapel Rd, Aug 1976 - 79
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My Mum, Audrey Hanbury (born 1931), worked at the Ealing Broadway branch, in the...
1960-1980, Staff
My Mum, Audrey Hanbury (born 1931), worked at the Ealing Broadway branch, in the...
Angela Wybrow , Ealing Broadway, 1956-1966
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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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JS set standards in my life that have never left me. I started in April 1960 as...
1960-1980, Staff
JS set standards in my life that have never left me. I started in April 1960 as...
Leslie Maurice Champion, South London/North Surrey ie Epsom/ Sutton/Wallington/ Purley, April 1960 to July 1966
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Started with Sainsbury's as a student in Ruislip trainee Greenford 1976 so much...
1960-1980, Staff
Started with Sainsbury's as a student in Ruislip trainee Greenford 1976 so much...
Martin Pearce , Greenford and South Wales , 1976-1999
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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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Worked as an A Level trainee under managers Squires and Brookes Lived on site in...
1960-1980, Staff
Worked as an A Level trainee under managers Squires and Brookes Lived on site in...
Peter large, Gants Hill, Cranbrook Rd, 1967/8/9
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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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Staff Christmas lunch tables.
1990-2020, Staff
Staff Christmas lunch tables.
Karen Dance, Huntingdon, 2002
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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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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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My grandfather Gordon Sansom (1901-1961), centre front, as captain of the...
1900-1920, Staff
My grandfather Gordon Sansom (1901-1961), centre front, as captain of the...
Lucy O'Leary, Boscombe, 1915-1926
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My grandfather Gordon Sansom (1901-1961) worked for Sainsbury's at Boscombe. ...
1900-1920, Staff
My grandfather Gordon Sansom (1901-1961) worked for Sainsbury's at Boscombe. ...
Lucy O'Leary, Boscombe, 1915-1926
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Started ar the Jubilee Walk store at its opening. Worked on checkouts and ..."Your new Sainsbury's: at Haverhill" store opening leaflet, 1990
1960-1980, Staff
Started ar the Jubilee Walk store at its opening. Worked on checkouts and ...
Maureen Abbott, Haverhill, 1979
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I was a butcher in the W Ealing branch around the time the self service part was...
1960-1980, Staff
I was a butcher in the W Ealing branch around the time the self service part was...
Phil Wells, west ealing, Circa 1968
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I was at Dunsmore School for Boys in Rugby in 1976, just starting out in the 6th...
1960-1980, Staff
I was at Dunsmore School for Boys in Rugby in 1976, just starting out in the 6th...
Clive George, Rugby, 1976
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Lived in hostel over the shop in Seven Sisters Road. We shared rooms 2 or 3 of...
1960-1980, Staff
Lived in hostel over the shop in Seven Sisters Road. We shared rooms 2 or 3 of...
Andrew Carter, Crouch End, 1969
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Started as a Saturday lad, loved working there so much I joined the Trainee...
1960-1980, Staff
Started as a Saturday lad, loved working there so much I joined the Trainee...
Steve Barrett, Poole, Arndale Centre, 1979
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Joined JS January 2nd 1965 at training Centre, I was sent from Training Centre...Images of staff hostels
1960-1980, Staff
Joined JS January 2nd 1965 at training Centre, I was sent from Training Centre...
Earle Wightman, Coventry staff Hostel, Davenport Road Coventry, 1965
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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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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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Started here in 1966 after training at Blackfriars, worked in the Bacon / cooked...Bournemouth: Westbourne (123 Poole Road)
1960-1980, Staff
Started here in 1966 after training at Blackfriars, worked in the Bacon / cooked...
Roger Pell, Winton, 1966
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REALLY GREAT WORKING FOR REALLY GREAT COMPANYImages relating to 25 year club - 1993-1994
1960-1980, Staff
REALLY GREAT WORKING FOR REALLY GREAT COMPANY
David William Garnham, Wimbledon, Kingston, Bracknell, Surbiton, Wandsworth, Walton, from 1968 until 1993
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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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My Granddad worked for J Sainsbury The photos I'm sending my Granddad is stood...
1900-1920, Staff
My Granddad worked for J Sainsbury The photos I'm sending my Granddad is stood...
Hazel Pople, 515 Finchley Road Greater London , 1913
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I started work at Amersham in 1970 at the age of 15 as a trainee butcher. Living...Amersham (5 Chiltern Parade, Sycamore Road)
1960-1980, Staff
I started work at Amersham in 1970 at the age of 15 as a trainee butcher. Living...
Tony Whitcher, Amersham, 1970
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Just fabulous and friendly times, I remember.
1960-1980, Staff
Just fabulous and friendly times, I remember.
John leeson, Maidstone Kent, 1967-1975
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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
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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
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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
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Applied for office position which was already filled went into shop until...Brighton (3 London Road)
1960-1980, Staff
Applied for office position which was already filled went into shop until...
Londa Stunell, 3 & 55 London Road , 1959/1960
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I started as a student in the Holloway branch and became a trainee manager...London: Holloway (368/72 Holloway Road)
1960-1980, Staff
I started as a student in the Holloway branch and became a trainee manager...
Tony Kelly, Holloway, 1978 to 1980
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One of these people was my great grandfather. His surname was Shelley and he...
1900-1920, Staff
One of these people was my great grandfather. His surname was Shelley and he...
Laurence Baker, London, Late 1800's ?
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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
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My father, Ernest, spoke about working at this store on the cold meats...Watford (19/21 The Parade, High Street)
1900-1920, Staff
My father, Ernest, spoke about working at this store on the cold meats...
John Langdon, Watford, approx 1908
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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
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I began my JS life at 20 years of age in Bacon Buying under R J Williams. The...
1960-1980, Staff
I began my JS life at 20 years of age in Bacon Buying under R J Williams. The...
Robert Murray, Head office, Blackfriars, April 1967 to April 1992
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I learnt some of the values that I still hold close to me that was so important ...
1960-1980, Staff
I learnt some of the values that I still hold close to me that was so important ...
David William Garnham, Wimbledon,Kingston,Walton, Wandsworth, Surbiton, St.Clares, From 1968 until 1993
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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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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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I'm now at Horsham (for 24 years). I started at Streatham Hill branch, small...London: Forest Hill (44/48 London Road)
1960-1980, Staff
I'm now at Horsham (for 24 years). I started at Streatham Hill branch, small...
Patricia Steggles, Streatham hill and Forest Hill, January 1974 to march 1987
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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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Worked in the IT department, DISCO team. Met my future wife of 32+ years.
1960-1980, Staff
Worked in the IT department, DISCO team. Met my future wife of 32+ years.
Adam Mills, Rennie House, Sept 1986 to March 1988
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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 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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"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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"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 as a student a month after Barkingside opened , my store manager was...
1960-1980, Staff
"I started as a student a month after Barkingside opened , my store manager was...
Helena Ornstein, Barkingside, 1975-2009
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"This was my first job straight from school and it was a lovely place to work....
1960-1980, Staff
"This was my first job straight from school and it was a lovely place to work....
Josephine frances , St. Albans, 1974-1976
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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
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"This is a picture of my Great Great Grandpa Bateman doing a Sainsbury's...
1900-1920, Staff
"This is a picture of my Great Great Grandpa Bateman doing a Sainsbury's...
Lizzy Mulcahy, Hadleigh, Suffolk, 1920's
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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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"I joined Sainsbury’s in 1966, just out of school at the age of 15. I was put...
1960-1980, Staff
"I joined Sainsbury’s in 1966, just out of school at the age of 15. I was put...
Valerie Jaques , Rugby , 1966-1969 ,1978-2018
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"I started as a trainee manager 16/08/1971 at the old Basildon town centre store...
1960-1980, Staff
"I started as a trainee manager 16/08/1971 at the old Basildon town centre store...
Terry Whiteaker, Eastern Region various stores, 1971-2004
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"I began as a salesman in June 1968 and was promoted to senior salesman in...
1960-1980, Staff
"I began as a salesman in June 1968 and was promoted to senior salesman in...
David William Garnham, Wimbledon, June 1968
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"I started with JS in 1971 as a trainee butcher, had 3 weeks training at...
1960-1980, Staff
"I started with JS in 1971 as a trainee butcher, had 3 weeks training at...
Stuart Francis , Cobham , Present
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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
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"Joined as a Friday night - Saturday Student from Peter Symonds College. Was...
1960-1980, Staff
"Joined as a Friday night - Saturday Student from Peter Symonds College. Was...
Michael du Sautoy, Winchester, September 1976 - September 1979
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"Started at the Gabriel's Hill branch on 16th August 1965, I worked in many...
1960-1980, Staff
"Started at the Gabriel's Hill branch on 16th August 1965, I worked in many...
Graham David Francis Vick, Maidstone , 16th August 1965
