Harry Ramsden blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Harry Ramsden (1888-1963) Family in fish and chip trade. First shop in Bradford 1928. Moved to White Cross selling take away fish (1'd) and chips (half penny) from a wooden hut bought for £150. Delivered to local mills. e.g Moons, Peates. 1931 opened this restaurant. A fish & chip tea cost one shilling. Harry retired in 1954. Restaurant doubled in size in 1968 to become the largest fish and chip shop in the world. Recorded plaque organisation: Aireborough Civic Society: Guiseley, Rawdon & Yeadon.

Harry Ramsden was a pioneering figure in the British fish and chip industry, known for establishing what became the largest fish and chip restaurant in the world, significantly contributing to the popularity and standardization of this iconic dish.