The tradition of eating fish on Good Friday stems from the Christian belief that Jesus was executed on Good Friday and sacrificed his flesh for our sins.
As a result, the Vatican laid out a rule that meant Christians should abstain from eating meat on Good Friday.
Still to this day, people choose to eat fish instead of meat on Good Friday, whether they are religious or not.
With North Tyneside being such a prominent spot for fish and chips throughout the year, we have taken the top rated shops according to Google reviews to give you a guide on where to go this Friday.
9. The Waterfront
The Waterfront, in North Shields, has a rating of 4.6 from 1,822 reviews. | Google Maps
10. Coastline
Further up the coast and moving slightly away from North Tyneside, Coastline in Blyth has a 4.4 rating from 3,902 reviews. | Google
11. Sidhu's Fish and Chips
Sidhu's Fish and Chips on Battle Hill Drive in Wallsend has a 4.4 rating from 575 reviews. | Google
12. The Magpie Chippy
The Magpie Chippy on Ripley Avenue in North Shields has a 4.3 rating from 100 reviews. | Google Maps