
Fish and Chips: How Britain’s Famous Dish Was Born and How It Is Served Today
From its origins in 19th-century Britain to today’s chippies, pubs and restaurants, a look at how fish and chips emerged and how the classic is served today
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From its origins in 19th-century Britain to today’s chippies, pubs and restaurants, a look at how fish and chips emerged and how the classic is served today

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