Mail photographer Frank Reid visited chippies across town on April 18 to picture people devouring their traditional treats after queueing patiently.

5. Ready to start
Penny Sandcaster with her fish and chips from Foster's Fish Grill, in Oxford Road. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

6. Hatt's the way to do it
Nicky Stokes with his daughter Hattie. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

7. Taylor made
Liam Taylor with his fish and chips from the Odd Cod, in Duke Street. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

8. Tucking in
John Shafto enjoying his fish and chips from The Chippy, in West View Road. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid
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