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100 Years of Colmans

A century on Ocean Road

Colmans at South Shields Museum

Dates

Until Tuesday 29 December

Visitor Information

Free, drop in. 

See the display in the Stairwell Gallery.

About

In 2026, Colmans celebrates 100 years of its famous Ocean Road restaurant – a South Shields institution that has become synonymous with fish and chips.

Discover the story behind one of South Tyneside's iconic family businesses in this special display marking the centenary. Featuring photographs from the museum's archives alongside interviews with members of the Colmans family, the display charts the restaurant's journey from its beginnings to the present day, celebrating a century of tradition, community and great food.