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5 unusual facts about Fish and chips


Ambrose Askin

After the end of World War II, Ambrose Askin became a fish fryer in Knottingley, living at 4 Cardwell Terrace, Foundry Lane, Knottingley.

Chilton, County Durham

There are three take-away restaurants on the main street: a fish and chip shop, a Chinese restaurant and a pizzeria.

Filet-O-Fish

The product also remains popular during Lent, and in some countries, like Australia, is now joined by a temporary lenten "fish" menu, including other products like Fish and chips.

Threemilestone

In Threemilestone itself there is a central area of shops and facilities which include a Spar shop, baker, fish & chip shop, chemist, doctor's surgery, launderette,

Wootton, Vale of White Horse

There are a few shops in Wootton, including two convenience stores, a pharmacy, and a chip shop.


BLT

The article went on to explain that the then Leader of the Opposition William Hague had accused the then Prime Minister Tony Blair of being a hypocrite with regards to food, telling one portion of society that his favourite meal was fish and chips and another that it was a fresh fettuccine dish.

Congresbury

In 2013, in the village precinct on Brinsea Street there is a Costcutter general store, baker and sandwich shop, butcher, post office, fish and chip shop, farmers' general store and nearby, two small, car dealerships.

Dromana, Victoria

Dromana also has a small shopping centre that contains Bakers Delight, Ritchies IGA, a drive through bottle shop, and many fish & chip shops.

Tessie O'Shea

In 1963, Noël Coward created the part of the fish and chips peddler "Ada Cockle" specifically for O'Shea in his Broadway musical, The Girl Who Came to Supper.


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