It’s argueably our national dish and on National Fish and Chip Day we look back at Preston’s chippies in the past - the ones we loved.
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