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A Preston fish and chip institution has closed

Posted on - 13th January, 2018 - 6:56pm | Author - | Posted in - Ashton-on-Ribble, Business, Food & Drink, Preston News, Takeaways
Shutters down at The Chip Inn Pic: James Moss
Shutters down at The Chip Inn Pic: James Moss

One of Preston’s most well-known fish and chip shops has closed and is now on the market.

The Chip Inn, at Waterloo Terrace, was shut down by its owner Nigel due to retirement.

Auctioneers are now preparing to auction off the property in Ashton-on-Ribble.

The Auction House website states: “It’s a large corner end terraced building previously trading as an established fish and chip shop now vacant following retirement.”

Read more: New fish and chip shop opens in Preston shopping centre

Prestonians have been sharing their memories on the Preston Past and Present Facebook group.

John Fleming said: “Grew up on Flett Street, was a regular there.”

The Chip Inn at Ashton-on-Ribble Pic: Anneliese Hilton
The Chip Inn at Ashton-on-Ribble Pic: Anneliese Hilton

Jason McMillan said: “My grandparents used to live about two blocks down on Waterloo Terrace so very fond memories. I always remember being given a chip whilst waiting in the queue.”

Michelle Eidsforth said: “My Nan lived in Hesketh Street and we always had a chippy supper every other Friday.

“I remember the chips and scraps very well.”

Read more: What we made of ‘gourmet fish and chips’ from Friargate Chippy

It is due to be auctioned off on 13 February and has a guide price of £50,000.

In July last year it was raided with a man with a knife threatening staff and taking cash from the till.

Did you ever get a chippy tea from The Chip Inn? Let us know in the comments below

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