Sainsbury Study Centre
The Sainsbury Study Centre, located at Museum Of London Docklands, provides access to a range of archival material.
New
From Friday 27 November, the Sainsbury Study Centre will re-open to the public with brand new displays. These showcase the history of the Sainsbury company, with sections on the Sainsbury family, uniforms, advertising and the development of packaging since 1869.
There is also a new section on the Port and River Library and Archives. Highlights include signed letters by Ernest Shackleton and Captain Robert Scott relating to the British Antarctic Expeditions.
The Information Zone will continue to operate as before with books, maps and computer resources relating to both collections available for browsing during Museum opening hours, whilst appointments can be made to visit the Search Room for in-depth research in the archives.
The Sainsbury Archive
The Sainsbury Archive, which documents the history and development of one of the nation’s best known and oldest food retailers from 1869, when it was founded in London, through to the present day.
Museum Of London Docklands Library & Archives
Museum Of London Docklands Library & Archives, comprising the archives of the Port of London Authority and other collections which chart the development and activity of the port and docklands from 1770 onwards.
These extensive collections include documents, photographs, prints, plans, objects and film and sound recordings. Together they provide a wealth of information for the study of many aspects of social, economic and local history.
Resources
Key digital and paper-based resources from the library and archives are available for browsing in our Information Zone, while the separate Search Room is open by appointment for visitors who wish to explore primary sources in more depth.
Supported by the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts and J Sainsbury plc.