And Preston was home to some of the best chippies around. These were some of the area’s favourites in the 1990s and 2000s, were any near you? Some are still going strong. READ MORE: Take a nostalgic trip down Plungington Road in the 1990s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Pictures of Plungington Road way back in the 1980s. MORE MEMORIES: Some of Preston’s nicest buildings in pictures
1. Chippies of the 90s and 00s
A sign that is a beacon for many folk in Preston - calling you in for a delicious chippy tea Photo: Sam Reynolds
2. Chippies of the 90s and 00s
You can't talk about fish and chips in Preston without a nod to frying legend Umberto Frediani of Umbertos. This long established chippy is a firm favourite with Prestonians and has recently changed hands following Umberto's retirement Photo: Kevin McGuinness
3. Chippies of the 90s and 00s
Dib, Dib, Chip! 3rd Lea Scouts Matthew Spencer and Richard Blackledge find a new recruit in Peter Mullen of the Happy Haddock, Plungington Road, Preston, winner of their best chippy competition Photo: Neil Cross
4. Chippies of the 90s and 00s
Happy Haddock fish and chip shop on Plungington Road, Preston - still going strong today Photo: Kevin McGuinness