Home to some of the best chippies around, Preston can lay claim to having some outstanding local eateries from which the city’s hungry folk an source a good old fashioned chippy tea.
But, delving into the past somewhat, what about the ‘90s ad ‘00s chippies from our childhoods? See if you remember a few of these… plus some are still going strong.
And, as reader Angela Brand commented on one of our fish and chips-based stories: “Had fish and chips last night!” After all, you can’t beat a chippy!
Spot any familiar faces or sights?
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1. 1990s & 2000s Preston chippies
Sandra Garner, proprietor of Garners Chip Shop, Leyland, and her daughter Lisa, proprietor of Astley Fryer Chip Shop, Astley Village, left, display their winning chips Photo: RETRO
2. 1990s & 2000s Preston chippies
Dereck and Irene Billington outside their chip shop in Ripon street, Preston in 1996, before it was taken over by Mark Noblett who is also featured in this gallery Photo: RETRO
3. 1990s & 2000s Preston chippies
It's the Happy Haddock again on Plungington Road, Preston, this time pictured in 1998 with Jonathan Noblett, manager with, from left, Marylin Peat, Marie Barnes and Ann Collins Photo: RETRO
4. 1990s & 2000s Preston chippies
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: RETRO