Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover and Albania
John Sainsbury, who passed away on 14 January, aged 94, is remembered for his business acumen, but he also had an avid interest in archaeology and the arts. Over his long, active life he had two careers: as the titan that transformed the family grocery firm of Sainsburys into an iconic part of British life, and no less importantly, as a philanthropist who championed all aspects of the arts - ballet, opera, the fine arts, and archaeology. My father, a near contemporary, all bu
