Nostalgic memories of Cowdenbeath's local history
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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.
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My family lived at 45 Blackburn Drive, Cowdenbeath from 1954 to 1963. Does anyone have a picture of a similar prefab that they could share with me, please?
Hi all. I'm in the process of putting together a social history of Cowdenbeath and would greatly appreciate input from any users of this 'Memories' forum. If you'd be happy to share your memories over a cup of tea please let me now by contacting me on 07968 773 918 or at info@anim8s.com. Your input would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Martin
Born in Dunfermline in 1946, but we lived in Cowdenbeath at 45 Blackburn Drive - in a postwar aluminum prefab. Attended Foulford School from '51 to '54 when we emigrated to Canada.
I remember the "tunnel" open to the front of the school where we could go if it rained. Kids with pieces of mirror reflecting the sun into the tunnel to light up a spot on the wall. Loved the store treat day with a tin cup for milk ...see more
born in Dunfermline in 1972 I lived in Sinclair drive directly opposite what we called the bing which was the site of the mossbeath colliery which after redevelopment became known as the red ash. then moving to the dalbeath area in which I still live to this day. but growing up in cowdenbeath like many kids I grew up with the stock car racing which I am still involved with today albeit at the track in ...see more
Born in Dunfermline 1951, initially lived in Cowdenbeath @ Terris Place wi parents / grandparents until 4/5. Moved to Union St and lived there until 1971 wi parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters. When I married I moved to Dunfermline then Crossford. Moved South to England in 1980, South Yorkshire, 1985 Derbyshire, 2004 Nottinghamshire where I currently reside.
Return to Cowdenbeath regularly to watch the ...see more
Does anyone remember Cascarino's chip shop in Dunfermline? If so what street was it in?
Started my life in 4 Blamey Crescent living with my Gran Dodds, Granny Park lived upstairs and Granny Smith lived next door. Moved to 9 Milne Crescent (prefabs) when I was about 4 years old. I remember the "gang" I played around with - David Allan, Brian Stenhouse, Gary Meldrum and their little brothers. Cousin lived at no.5. Exchanged to the steel houses in Rowan Terrace. Fond memories of walking through the "pit" to ...see more
I moved to Cowdenbeath from Lochore in 1959 at the age of two. We lived at 3 Alexander Street (house long since gone). My mum, dad and me. I attended Foulford School for one year. I remember the walks home alone every day by the burn. Around the end of 1962 we moved to 49 Arthur Place in the old miners rows and my brother Harry was born. My dad worked for many years at Cowdenbeath Workshops (Jock Campbell). Happy ...see more
I still live in Cowdenbeath and although it has drastically changed (for the worse) I have lots of good memories of growing up in Arthur Place which made me an "ower the brigger" - street games with my pals - walks over moss morran or even Burntisland - roller skating at the Palais - shopping in the High Street in the 1960s wearing rollers and a head scarf - local hops in Demarcos -my first boyfriend - ...see more