In pictures: Sunderland families head to the seaside to enjoy Good Fryday fish and chips

For many Wearside families a trip to the seaside for Good Friday fish and chips is as much a part of Easter as chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and the Easter bunny himself.

By Neil Fatkin

Published 15th Apr 2022, 15:00 BST

A return to weather more akin to spring, with hazy sunshine and double digit temperatures, saw a bumper day of trading for Roker and Seaburn’s fish and chip shops.

Two of the most popular outlets for people to visit is Queens Cafe and Minchella’s Fish and Chips.

Check out these photographs of people enjoying one of the nation’s biggest Easter traditions and a flavour of what they had to say.

Thousands of Wearsiders have been heading to the seaside to enjoys Good Friday fish and chips.

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Thousands of Wearsiders have been heading to the seaside to enjoys Good Friday fish and chips. Photo: Frank Reid

Waiting for fish and chips at Queens Cafe Seaburn.

Picture by FRANK REID

2. Early queues

Waiting for fish and chips at Queens Cafe Seaburn. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid

Margaret Swan tucking into her fish and chips.

Picture by FRANK REID

3. Tasty treat

Margaret Swan tucking into her fish and chips. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid

Rachel Groombridge, 34, taking a break from eating her fish and chips.

Picture by FRANK REID

4. Taking a break

Rachel Groombridge, 34, taking a break from eating her fish and chips. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid

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