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The Sainsbury Archive documents the history of Sainsbury's from its foundation in Drury Lane in 1869 to now.

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It’s National Day of Arts in Care Homes, so we’re sharing ways to reminisce creatively with the Sainsbury Archive. This year’s theme is ‘Going Green’, so we hope you enjoy our lush and verdant video!

Find our ‘Food for Talk’ dementia-friendly resources at
napa-activities.co.uk/food-for-tal...
September 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Genuine Swiss Gruyère: Imported alpine excellence, wrapped in a satisfyingly bold label, circa 1930s 🐄🧀⛰️
May 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Both wars had a huge impact on the way Sainsbury's continued to carry out their business, if you wish to find out more about these different aspects read our blog about Wartime Trading.
www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/story/storie...
May 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. 280 Sainsbury’s staff gave their lives during World War II.
This Roll of Honour booklet was produced to commemorate all of those who died, and is fully digitised on our website.
www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/catalogue/se...
May 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
April 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Anybody looking for packaging of 70s vegetables? We've got you covered:

www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/story/storie...
March 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Images of the production of Sainsbury's Chocolate Peppermint Creams by Brian Shuel, 1968
March 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Join us on Friday at 1pm for a short online talk about the history of women at Sainsbury's. Email the archive on sainsburyarchive@londonmuseum.org.uk for your free ticket.

For more events, including past recordings, see our event page here:
www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/about/events
March 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
For #InternationalWomensDay read all about the roles women have had throughout the history of Sainsburys
www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/story/storie...
March 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It's that time of year when we get this packaging out again...
March 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Come visit us @LDN_Museum Docklands on Monday the 24th of February between 13:30-15:30 for a pop up display about the recipe books in our collection
February 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Sainsbury's branch at Flaxland Bretton Centre, Peterborough (1972)
February 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A new year means a return to recreating our vintage recipes and this time I've gone for Beef Stir Fry from the 'Simply Take' range from the mid 90s. This was pretty simple to make and also pretty tasty! Find it here:
www.sainsburyarchive.org.uk/catalogue/se...
February 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Here's to the end of Dry January
January 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Whether you’re chucking a snag on the barbie, dunking a lamington, or saving room for the pav, here’s wishing everyone celebrating a Happy Australia Day!
January 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Join us on the 31st at 1pm for a short lunchtime talk about the early years of Sainsbury's - find out more here:

sainsburyarchive.org.uk/about/events
January 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Supreme dessert whip: Just add milk.
January 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Sainsbury's Space Commander, Rocket, Robo, Starplane, Starship, Bubble Baths packaging design
January 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM