One of the great Easter traditions is Good Friday fish and chips and there is nowhere better to enjoy this very British dish than at the seaside.
According to Roman Catholic customs, Christians refrain from eating the flesh of warm-blooded animals on Good Friday in recognition of the day Jesus was crucified - but they can eat fish.
It’s a tradition which has now been adopted by Christians and atheists alike, and hundreds of people flocked to Seaburn to tuck into their fish and chips with lashing of salt, vinegar and a few other interesting additions.
Here’s eight mouth watering photographs of Wearsiders enjoying this much loved Easter tradition.
5. Plenty of salt and vinegar.
You can't have fish and chips without salt and vinegar. | sn Photo: SN
6. Queues around the block.
It didn't take long before queues were forming along the street. | sn Photo: SN
8. Worth the trip.
The Matthews family travelled six hours from London to enjoy their fish and chips by the sea. | National World Photo: National World