Photo special: Hartlepool folk enjoy their fish and chips on Good Fry-day

Hartlepool Mail Editor

Published 18th Apr 2025, 15:26 GMT

Updated 18th Apr 2025, 18:04 GMT

Hungry Hartlepool folk descended upon the town’s fish and chip shops in huge numbers to enjoy their Good Fry-day fish and chips.

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

Queues outside the Almighty Cod at Seaton Carew . Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

Henry Hughes seems pleased with his portion. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

Janet Robinson tucks in. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

Paul Howie enjoys his lunch. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

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