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Memories of Leven
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Leven in The 1950's
I was five and lived on Links Road where my father had a grocer's shop. I was able to run down the burn path to the beach to swim in the sea or play in paddling pool. We would go to the summer shows in the Beach pavillion or up to the "go as you please"in Letham Glen. I loved life in Leven although left when I left Buckhaven High School and never lived there again. I do. however visit the town now and still love to walk along the beach to Lundin Links. by Dorothy Millar (nee Maw)
Walks From Methil
I mind o' the days when I would walk from Byron Street up Den Walk past Jordan Terrace, ower the bawbee brig - is it still there? I went tae the shows wi' hauf a croon an' went on everything - we had great days. I have been in England a lot o' years and am 73 noo. A' went to Crossroads School, if anybody minds o' Pat Whelan.
Fife memories
Memorial Road, Methil
My maiden name is Whyte and we lived in the prefab in Memorial Road, from approx 1960 till 1972. Our prefab overlooked Savoy (Byron) Park, and neighbours included McFarlane, Rae, Roberts, Edmonds & Clark. While I attended Methil Primary School, I can remember the high street as a thriving shopping centre, the hub of the street being the Wonder Store. Even into the 1970's when I had left school and had my own home I went to Lower Methil to do a lot of my weekly shopping.
Childhood Holidays
I have very fond memories of family holidays spent in the Elmwood Hotel, Lundin Links in the 1970's. My dad is/was a keen golfer and a group of like minded golfers went to the golf course in the mornings, whilst the mums and children went to Leven etc. We all went to the beach in the afternoon. I remember the sun shining, wind breakers and lots of sand! The Elmwood Hotel was owned by a family called the Russells. The same families came to the hotel every year, I recall the Cochrane and the Hall families, the best. One year, all the children put on an 'end of holiday show' in the hotel lounge. Such happy days!!
My Childhood at Simon Crescent
I grew up in Methilhill from 52 onto 67. Had the best times there. I know as you look back, things look to have been better, but our days were better. As kids we were allowed to roam as long as we were back for tea time. We played on the rope swing at Purney Den? at the distillary, and down by the river. Never knew anyone to be worried about us. There were the potties as we called them, John Robb, John Carr, Eck Easton and George, Bernard and Grace, and Flounder, John Greig. We had a good life. Care free and family all around. Spent our pennies at Cauldwells shop. Went back there last year, the shop looks as if it is in a war zone. Spending time at McKendrick's farm or at Mrs Berrie's orchard. We roamed for hours having adventures that today's kids can only dream of....
My Childhood in Methilhill
I grew up in Grieve Street and my gran lived in Simon Crescent (no 28). I remember as a kid going to visit her and playing in the swing park opposite her house. There was a hill nearby which was called 'Hill 60' if my memory serves me well, and there was an old bridge called the 'Coo Bridge'. We had great adventures there. I remember being sent to Cauldwell's shop, Nairn's shop, and Heinz's shop. Who could forget the chip shop on the corner down the road from Methilhill Primary School. The school headmaster was Mr Russell, and my first teacher was Mrs Donaldson.
Byron Street to The Toll Bar Beyond
My name is Pat Whelan, born 1936. 10 Byron Street was one of the first houses added to Den Walk. I went to Crossroads School alongside Jim Webster, Jock Mears and some names I forget. Also in Byron Street were the Carrols, Gallaghers and Mckinnells. When we went to Simon Crescent we were fair game as strangers, and were attacked in good fun. We got them back when they came to our street. I have lived in England for years - I am 73. On the web Methil's no more. Or is it still there, but changed. I often wonder if any body else thinks the same.
