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At Harry Ramsden’s we concentrate on what we do best, which is ensuring that the same Harry Ramsden’s recipes and tradition are delivered in the same way they would have been when Harry started the business in 1928. We’re proud to be Britain's oldest restaurant chain, with a history of friendly and welcoming staff who strive to create the perfect customer experience. It's down to the passion of our people that we've been able to continue serving our guests for so long...they love what they do, and it shows! Harry Ramsden's is also part of Deep Blue Restaurants Ltd.

Chippy's is a family run business which was established in 1954 by our grandparents Mick & Ivy Brimsden and our parents Chuck & June Edwards at The Old Fish & Chip Shop in the market town of Clare, Suffolk. In 1955 we expanded our business to Haverhill taking over the old (Copseys) Fish & Chip shop at 36/38 High Street in Haverhill which is now where Axa Insurance is located). In 1966 we purchased our first Mobile Fish & Chip van and for ten years we travelled all over Suffolk selling fish & chips in the local towns and villages. Due to a redevelopment of the High Street in 1973, we had to close our shop but we moved to a purpose designed shop in Strasbourg Square on the Chalkstone Estate, Haverhill.

Atlantic Fish Bar Past & Present Fish and chips have been prepared and sold from this site since 1942 and quite possibly earlier than that still, but we have found records indicating that a Mr Williamson traded as a ‘fried fish caterer’