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.

Harry Barnes appears to be a satisfied customer. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

Mary Anderson raises a smile. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

Theo Beddow takes a break from his lunch. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

Queues at Youngs, in Seaton Carew. Picture by Frank Reid Photo: Frank Reid

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