where does fish and chips come from

Fish and chips originated in England in the 19th century as a fusion of two culinary traditions. Fried fish was introduced to the UK by Jewish immigrants from Spain and Portugal, who brought the method of frying fish in batter known as "pescado frito." Meanwhile, chipped potatoes (chips) were becoming popular in industrial towns in Northern England. The first fish and chip shops appeared around the 1860s, with Joseph Malin, a Jewish immigrant in East London, often credited with opening the first shop combining fried fish and chips. Another contender is John Lees, who was selling fish and chips in Lancashire around 1863. The dish quickly became a popular, affordable meal for the working class and a British staple ever since.