The tradition of eating fish on Good Friday originates from the Christian belief that Jesus sacrificed his flesh on this day. Fish is viewed as a different kind of flesh, so is favoured over meat on Good Friday.
Leeds is not short of its fair share of fish and chip outlets, so to help you choose where to go on Good Friday, here are some of the best:
. Portside
Portside Fish and Chips only opened during the lockdown but is quickly becoming a local favourite and was even recently named among the 50 best fish and chip shops in the UK. The chain has spots on Harrogate Road and Kirkstall Road in Leeds. Picture Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
. Hillycroft Fisheries
Hillycroft Fisheries, on Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, was recently named in the UK's top 50 fisheries. Left to right, Mandy Binks, Liam Rodley and Nicola Hudson. Photo: National World
. Croft Street Fisheries
Croft Street Fisheries on Croft Street in Pudsey has previously been crowned fish and chip shop of the year. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
1. Portside
Portside Fish and Chips only opened during the lockdown but is quickly becoming a local favourite and was even recently named among the 50 best fish and chip shops in the UK. The chain has spots on Harrogate Road and Kirkstall Road in Leeds. Picture Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
2. Hillycroft Fisheries
Hillycroft Fisheries, on Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, was recently named in the UK's top 50 fisheries. Left to right, Mandy Binks, Liam Rodley and Nicola Hudson. Photo: National World
3. Croft Street Fisheries
Croft Street Fisheries on Croft Street in Pudsey has previously been crowned fish and chip shop of the year. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
4. The Bearded Sailor
Another Pudsey favourite, The Bearded Sailor was also named the Yorkshire Evening Post's Chippy of the Year back in 2017. (left to right) owners Hannah Hall, 26, and partner Alex Papaioannou, 34. Picture: James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
5. The Wetherby Whaler
Something of a local institution, The Wetherby Whaler has expanded from its original spot on Market Street to have restaurants across the country. The original spot by the River Wharf is still a keen local favourite. Photo: Google
6. Kirbys of Horsforth and Meanwood
Two for one here - Kirbys of Horsforth and Kirbys of Meanwood have both been named among the UK's top 50 fish and chips shops recently. Well worth seeing what the fuss is about! Photo: Google