Conjuring a sense of space

Few dishes conjure a sense of place quite like fish and chips. Served wrapped in paper, generally with a generous sprinkling of salt and vinegar, this unassuming pairing of battered fish and deep-fried potatoes has become one of Britain’s most enduring culinary symbols. Yet its roots lie in immigrant traditions, industrial development and the shifting tides of social change.

Fried fish was introduced to Britain by Jewish immigrants from Spain