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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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I remeber the shop at the time with long counters down either side. At each...Haywards Heath (29 South Road)
1960-1980, Stores
I remeber the shop at the time with long counters down either side. At each...
Richard Inns, Haywards Heath, 1955
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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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On leaving school I started work at the Westgate service store working on all...
1960-1980, Stores
On leaving school I started work at the Westgate service store working on all...
Carole Jean Dale , Westgate St Ipswich and Brook Street IPS, 1965 - 1972, Warren Heath from 1986
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I grew up in Scotland where there were no Sainsbury supermarkets, but every year...
Stores
I grew up in Scotland where there were no Sainsbury supermarkets, but every year...
Alan, England, 80s
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During my Primary School days - the mid 1950s - my mother and I went every...
1930-1950, Stores
During my Primary School days - the mid 1950s - my mother and I went every...
Margaret Lawrenson, Victoria, London, 1950s
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First job after leaving school I started on provisions then to the butchering...
1930-1950, Stores
First job after leaving school I started on provisions then to the butchering...
jim wheatley, Stockwelll, 1957
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Photo found on a Local History group.
1960-1980, Stores
Photo found on a Local History group.
John Smith, Sidcup Freezer Centre, 01/01/1981
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I worked at the Hitchin branch in Brand Street (883), initially part-time while...
1960-1980, Stores
I worked at the Hitchin branch in Brand Street (883), initially part-time while...
David John Gibbs, Hitchin, Brand Street, 1977-1981
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Redditch opened on this day. Does any one remember the guy in the forefront of...
1960-1980, Stores
Redditch opened on this day. Does any one remember the guy in the forefront of...
Roger Beardmore, Walsall 1968 Erdington 1969 to 1970. Aston 1970 to 1972 Northfields 1972 to 1973. Redditch 1973 to 1985. Northfield 1985 to 1986, 27th February 1973.
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We used to have two Sainsbury's in Ealing Broadway in the 1960's & 70's. My mum...
1960-1980, Stores
We used to have two Sainsbury's in Ealing Broadway in the 1960's & 70's. My mum...
Susan Smith, Ealing Broadway, Early 1980s
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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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Not an employee
1960-1980, Stores
Not an employee
Ron Adams , Aylesbury, Bucks. Buckingham Street., March 1980
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I lived above the then Midland Bank (HSBC) In the flat at 1 Stamford St as my...
1930-1950, Stores
I lived above the then Midland Bank (HSBC) In the flat at 1 Stamford St as my...
Sue WILLIS , 1 Stamford St, 1949 - 1965
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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 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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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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I joined the company, as a management trainee in the Maidstone branch, then at...
1960-1980, Stores
I joined the company, as a management trainee in the Maidstone branch, then at...
Peter Dack, Maidstone, 1966/67 - 1970
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My 96 year old mother tells me that she worked in the Morden branch during WW2,...London: Morden (37 London Road)
1930-1950, Stores
My 96 year old mother tells me that she worked in the Morden branch during WW2,...
Alison Brandon, Morden branch during WW2. , 1941 to 1946
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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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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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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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We never had a Sainsbury's in the North East of England until Savacentre came in...
1960-1980, Stores
We never had a Sainsbury's in the North East of England until Savacentre came in...
Redhairmark, Washington Tyne and Wear, 1980s
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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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I well remember working at the Cannon Park Store as a Trainee manager. The store...Coventry: Cannon Park (Cannon Park Centre)
1960-1980, Stores
I well remember working at the Cannon Park Store as a Trainee manager. The store...
Clive George, Cannon Park, 1980 ish
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I started work at the branch in 1962 as a trainee butcher and met my future wife...Berkhamsted branch images
1960-1980, Stores
I started work at the branch in 1962 as a trainee butcher and met my future wife...
Michael Reynolds , Berkhampsted , 1962
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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.
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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
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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
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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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Picture of Sainsbury's next to Woolworths at 16 Sydney Street, Cambridge....
1930-1950, Stores
Picture of Sainsbury's next to Woolworths at 16 Sydney Street, Cambridge....
Daniel Megson, 16 Sidney Street, Cambridge, 1940s
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I was hired as a 17 year old 'Saturday Student' for the opening of the store. JS...London: South Woodford (176 George Lane)
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
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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
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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
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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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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 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
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Butchers at J Sainsbury, 27 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, c. 1964 - 66. L - R...
1960-1980, Stores
Butchers at J Sainsbury, 27 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, c. 1964 - 66. L - R...
Ian Wood, 27 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent., c.1964
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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
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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
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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
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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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"I REMEMBER SAINSBURY'S IN LORDSHIP LANE, TOTTENHAM, IN THE 1950s. AS A CHILD...
1930-1950, Stores
"I REMEMBER SAINSBURY'S IN LORDSHIP LANE, TOTTENHAM, IN THE 1950s. AS A CHILD...
ann stokes, Tottenham, 10/10/19.
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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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Postcard showing the branch at 67 High Street, Sutton, Surrey.
1900-1920, Stores
Postcard showing the branch at 67 High Street, Sutton, Surrey.
Mark Donohue, 67 High Street, Sutton, Early 1900's
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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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Wow!!! How things have changed.. It's so amazing to see the difference...
1930-1950, Stores
Wow!!! How things have changed.. It's so amazing to see the difference...
Levon Gumbs , South Harrow Sainsburys , 16 October 1957
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I would be delighted to see any 1950s archive photos from Sainsbury's in...
1930-1950, Stores
I would be delighted to see any 1950s archive photos from Sainsbury's in...
Susie King, Bexhill , 1950s
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My first job, while still at school, was a 'Saturday' job in Sainsbury's. One...London: Lea Bridge Road (609/611 Lea Bridge Road)
1960-1980, Stores
My first job, while still at school, was a 'Saturday' job in Sainsbury's. One...
Michael Kavanagh, Leyton, Lea Bridge Road, 1973
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I had a Saturday job in the Derby Sainsbury’s shop, it had a beautiful...
1960-1980, Stores
I had a Saturday job in the Derby Sainsbury’s shop, it had a beautiful...
Jan, Corn Market, Derby, 1970’s
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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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I would like to here from any one with memories from the Borehamwood branch in...
1960-1980, Stores
I would like to here from any one with memories from the Borehamwood branch in...
Jason ROWLAND, UK, 1988
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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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"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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"Spent several years here under various managers from Bryn Page to Colin Lythe....London: Bexleyheath (116 The Broadway)
1960-1980, Stores
"Spent several years here under various managers from Bryn Page to Colin Lythe....
Paul Grimston, Bexleyheath (116 broadway), 1980s
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"An image of a car accident, outside of Sainsburys. But a good view of the old...
1960-1980, Stores
"An image of a car accident, outside of Sainsburys. But a good view of the old...
Richard Massara, Devonshire Road , 1969
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"Memories of Fossbank, York The plaque on the wall of the car park reads...
1960-1980, Stores
"Memories of Fossbank, York The plaque on the wall of the car park reads...
Trevor Baker, Blackfriars, 1975 to 2002
