John James Sainsbury

Events

1

Episodes

1

Years

1869

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John James Sainsbury, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Sainsbury's first store opens in Drury Lane

   1869

   Role: Founder

   1. 11869 · 173 Drury Lane, Covent GardenOpening of the First Store

      John James Sainsbury and his wife Mary Ann opened a shop at 173 Drury Lane in London, establishing the company as a partnership.

Sources

1. Sainsbury's Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04