For many English people, fish and chips are best served wrapped in newspaper and devoured with a combination of a two-pronged wooden fork and greasy fingers, preferably seaside.

BBC: Chipping away at the history of fish and chips

So engrained in English culinary culture are fish and chips that they were one of the few foods never rationed during World War II.

BBC: Chipping away at the history of fish and chips

The small and sleek corner space gets packed out quickly at weekends, drawing in locals with classics such as fish and chips or a full English breakfast.

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Today, fish and chips remain a staple in the modern English diet.

BBC: Chipping away at the history of fish and chips