There’s no better time to put these retro scenes in the spotlight than now.
So tuck in to this round-up of Sunderland and County Durham Echo archive scenes from 2002 to 2021 - and then make sure you order a plateful from your local fish shop.
1. Serving up a feast of memories
Chip in if these photos bring back happy memories for you. | se
2. Mister Cod memories
David and Angela Smith showed off the tasty food which won them on the regional shortlist of the Fish and Chip Shop of the Year competition in 2002. They were pictured at their premises Mister Cod. | se
3. Houghton in 2002
A 2002 view of the staff at Springs fish and chip shop in Houghton. | se
4. Champions in Carley Hill
Fountains with the Seafish Award and here are the staff with the trophy in 2005. | se
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