Happy National Fish and Chips Day everyone!
We could not let the day pass without a tribute to the fish and chip shops of Sunderland and East Durham which have served up tasty portions for decades.
Whether it was Downey’s, Latimer’s, Fountains, Mister Cod, Bimbis or Redz , we have it all in a gallery of archive scenes stretching from 1980 to 2025.
But it’s not just the shops which are pictured. We have people tucking into platefuls on the sea front with family and we hope you can spot someone you know in our Sunderland Echo selection of photo memories.
If this was a tasty serving, get in touch and tell us what we should feature in our retro section next - whether it is a pub, club, restaurant, nightclub or shop from the past.
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5. Angels in Sunderland
David Smith, owner of Angels Fish and Chips on Derwent Street in Sunderland city centre, was ready to welcome customers in 2022. | Local Library
6. Donwell Chippy in 2016
Taking you back to the Donwell Chippy in 2016 with Palwinder and Naomi Singh and their daughters Myah (left) and Jiya. Also pictured are Michelle Robson and James Harwood as fellow staff (rear left to right) Sarah Smith, Matty Cornwell and Kerry Boland look on. | img
7. Fantastic Farley's
Richard Farley who was continuing to run Farley's Fish and Chip Shop in Peterlee despite moving into a retirement community. | Local Library
8. Down at Daniela's
The Mayor Ernest Gibson was at Daniela's chip shop on Front Street East Boldon in 2014. Pictured from the left are Simon Charlton Daniel Gollagly , Veronique Charlton with Daniela Charlton and the Mayor Ernest Gibson | img