And where better to grab a chippy tea than in Blackpool – arguably the home of the classic British favourite. We asked readers about their memories of their favourite chippies back in the day. Pat Eardley said: “I worked at Black's on Deansgate when I first left school and used to go to the chippy on Topping Street, the predecessor of Yorkshire Fisheries. They did a 'Sloppy Joe' burger with onions and gravy on a portion of chips. 50 years on, I can still remember loving this for lunch!
And Marilynne Thompson recalled: “Amy’s on Common Edge Road. It was a wooden shack between Stanley Con Club and Bennetts Lane. Loved going there near closing for the scraps. Also further down opp Highfield pub was Porters.” Read the full thread of memories here These were some of the area’s favourites in the 1990s, were any near you? Some are still going strong.
14. Chippies of the 90s
Remember John and Marjorie Tarpey? They had run the Halfway fish and chip shop for 25 years in 1999 Photo: Rob Lock
15. Chippies of the 90s
Blackpool Central Pier fish and chip kiosk. Picture credit: Pictures of Britain/Julian Worker Photo: Submit
18. Chippies of the 90s
Fryer Tuck: Chris Tuck at George's Chippy, St. Annes Road, 1997 Photo: Mike Foster