Fish and chips has been officially recognised as the number one British treasure, according to a poll conducted by the Yellow Pages.

Food and drink came up trumps in the poll, with the treasured British pint of beer and cream tea also making the top 10.

The survey asked 1,000 people what items of national importance they would insure. Routemaster buses, deck chairs and red telephone boxes also all featured.

“All of our treasures have a place in the nation’s collective heart and for that reason they are priceless,” said Richard Duggleby, from publisher Yell.

Big Ben was voted top landmark, followed by Buckingham Palace and Stonehenge.

By Alix Young

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