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Our Heritage

More than fish & chips, a British story

The first Mother Hubbard's, the purpose-built restaurant on Ingleby Road, Bradford, 1972
Ingleby Road, Bradford. The first shop, 1972
Coronation Street's Stan and Hilda Ogden cutting the ribbon at the opening, 3 May 1972
3 May 1972 Stan & Hilda Ogden cut the ribbon

It all started in 1972

A Yorkshire beginning. A British favourite.

Founded in Bradford on the 3rd of May 1972, with help from Coronation Street’s Stan and Hilda Ogden, Mother Hubbard’s began serving traditional fish & chips for just 45p. Over five decades later, our Yorkshire roots and commitment to quality remain at the heart of everything we do.

Our Journey

A legacy that started with one store

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The story begins

1972

Opened on the 3rd of May 1972 on Ingleby Road, Bradford, by Stan & Hilda Ogden of Coronation Street.

  1. The ribbon being cut at the first Mother Hubbard's, 1972

    The story begins

    1972

    Opened on the 3rd of May 1972 on Ingleby Road, Bradford, by Stan & Hilda Ogden of Coronation Street.

  2. A Mother Hubbard's restaurant with a steep A-frame roof

    A Tradition Worth Sharing

    1980s to 1990s

    Building on decades of tradition, Mother Hubbard’s embarked on a new chapter of growth, introducing our much-loved food and distinctive heritage to more locations across the UK.

  3. The Original Mother Hubbard's shopfront, busy inside

    Growing a British Tradition

    2000s

    Mother Hubbard’s began franchising across key UK locations, bringing the same traditional fish & chips to more communities.

  4. A modern Mother Hubbard's shopfront with picnic benches

    A Yorkshire Original. A National Favourite

    Today

    With over 95 locations across the UK, Mother Hubbard’s continues to grow as one of Britain’s established food franchises, bringing together traditional favourites, exciting new flavours and a heritage spanning more than five decades.

Today

A closer look inside

Take a virtual stroll through one of our stores.Take a look inside one of our stores.

The Mother Hubbard's shop on Leeds Road, Bradford, seen from the forecourt
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A British Favourite

Tradition in every bite.