And let’s face it, Blackpool is arguably the home of the classic British favourite. But where did we go in the noughties for fish and chips? These were some of the area’s favourites in the 2000s, were any near you? Some are still going strong.
14. Favourite Chippies of the Noughties
John Prescott is served with fish and chips by George Vassiliou at Yorkshire Fisheries in Topping Street Photo: Dawn Castle
15. Favourite Chippies of the Noughties
Malcolm Large was a 'secret taster' for the Seafish Industry Authority. He is pictured outside St Annes Fish Restaurant on St Andrews Road South which was through to the best chippy final Photo: Dawn Castle
16. Favourite Chippies of the Noughties
Always a favourite - the Cottage in New House Road Photo: Dave Nelson
17. Favourite Chippies of the Noughties
Seniors staff - Graeme Hutchinson, Lee Perkins, Brendan Smith, Greig Horabin, Beverley Harrison, Barry Poulter, Richard Winston with their Seafish Award Photo: Dawn Castle
18. Favourite Chippies of the Noughties
The New Anchor Fish and Chip shop, Anchorsholme Lane Photo: Bill Johnson