Celebrating a profit boost at Bensons Crisps in April 1989. Do you know anyone?
Celebrating a profit boost at Bensons Crisps in April 1989. Do you know anyone?

9 picture memories which show life at Fylde's Bensons Crisp factory in the 80s and 90s

The days of the thriving industry of crisp making will always have a place on the Fylde.

By Claire Lark
Wednesday, 26th January 2022, 4:55 am
Updated Wednesday, 9th February 2022, 9:45 am

These photos show scenes on the factory floor of Bensons Crisps in Kirkham when it was a booming industry and a popular employer. It was taken over by snack food firm Snackhouse but eventually folded in 2001 leaving 333 people out of work. Can you spot yourself in any of these photos? Or do you know anyone? Let us know in the comments or by email. LOVE LANCASHIRE? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join our Facebook page Lancashire NostalgiaIn case you missed it: Life inside Blackpool's factories

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Inside the factory in April 1983

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Aysha Adam (left) and Sharon Robinson make the final crisp inspection before packing, in 1989

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This photo was taken at the factory in August 1994 - what was the occasion?

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Neil Hopkins-Coman who was Group Managing Director at Bensons Crisps

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