We’ve got a fish lot of archive scenes to celebrate after Colmans announced it was changing its name.
Have a look at these Shields Gazette archive memories from 2008 to 2024, showing everything from spaceship-shaped chips to the day Keith Chegwin called in.
1. She's the tops
Frances Ord was pictured with her award winning chips at Colmans in a cheery reminder from 2008. | sg
2. Cheggers does chips
Keith Chegwin was the TV star who called in at Colmans for a great day in 2008. Here he is with Colmans staff. | sg
3. Go Joe!
Colmans was giving Joe McElderry their support in his bid for X Factor glory in 2009. | sg
4. Space age in 2009
Colmans came up with a spaceship design for its chips. It tied in with a 2009 fashion show. Pictured are Emilie Robson, Alan Thomas and Kelsy Purvis. | sg
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