Major's Chippy: Looking back on 'institution' of Bilston town famous for its orange chips as new ownership announced
It's been an institution of a Black Country town for nearly half a century and sparked fierce loyalty from customers and supporters from its glowing orange chips.
But now Major's Fish and Chip Shop, otherwise known as Major’s Chippy, will reopen under new ownership on Friday after the current owner has decided to sell the shop and move on.
The new owners said more details will be announced in the coming days.
However, the Express & Star has been told a chippy would be remaining at the site on Church Street with the same staff and the same high quality of food.
Customers are feeling some confusion, however, as it was suggested on the Major's Facebook page that a new site would be "opening very soon!"
The post said: "Our owner might be leaving you here at Majors, but we promise you'll be able to get that same quality and history at our brand-new site opening very soon!
"Details will be forthcoming with a switch to the new brand and location next week."
More details on this are expected to be announced on Monday.
Major's has been part of the landscape of the town of Bilston since Major Spencer and Olive, who later became his wife, first opened the takeaway in 1975 and gained a reputation for its crispy cod, mushy peas and, above all, the orange chips.
