Now this is a venue that will spark memories of many great nights out. Today it is the site of Aldi across from the railway station, but the 1980s saw it as a serve great food ('denner for a tenner' anyone?), top notch DJs and superb live bands. A much missed live venueNow this is a venue that will spark memories of many great nights out. Today it is the site of Aldi across from the railway station, but the 1980s saw it as a serve great food ('denner for a tenner' anyone?), top notch DJs and superb live bands. A much missed live venue
Now this is a venue that will spark memories of many great nights out. Today it is the site of Aldi across from the railway station, but the 1980s saw it as a serve great food ('denner for a tenner' anyone?), top notch DJs and superb live bands. A much missed live venue

In pictures: 1981 businesses which are still recalled 40 years on from these adverts

By Allan Crow
Published 20th Dec 2021, 16:29 GMT
Can it really be 40 years since these adverts appeared in the Fife Free Press?aa

The decades may have rolled past, but the names of these traders continue to resonate among many people.

How many do you remember - and is your favourite missing?

Enjoy this pre-Christmas trip down memory lane.

Now this is a venue that will spark memories of many great nights out. Today it is the site of Aldi across from the railway station, but the 1980s saw it as a serve great food ('denner for a tenner' anyone?), top notch DJs and superb live bands. A much missed live venue

. 1981 memories ...

Now this is a venue that will spark memories of many great nights out. Today it is the site of Aldi across from the railway station, but the 1980s saw it as a serve great food ('denner for a tenner' anyone?), top notch DJs and superb live bands. A much missed live venue Photo: FFP

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We're pretty sure everyone in Kirkcaldy went to the Pancake Place at some stage. Little changed inside it over the many years it was based in Kirk Wynd. In 19081 you could enjoy its weekly specials for just £1.65 ..!

. 1981 memories ...

We're pretty sure everyone in Kirkcaldy went to the Pancake Place at some stage. Little changed inside it over the many years it was based in Kirk Wynd. In 19081 you could enjoy its weekly specials for just £1.65 ..! Photo: FFP

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The Abbotshall Hotel was once the go-to place for functions and nights out. It was also known as The Abbey, but, back in 1981, its entertainment included Radio Forth DJs and go-go dancers - not, we hasten to add, on the same night!

. 1981 memories ...

The Abbotshall Hotel was once the go-to place for functions and nights out. It was also known as The Abbey, but, back in 1981, its entertainment included Radio Forth DJs and go-go dancers - not, we hasten to add, on the same night! Photo: FFP

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The High Level Hotel will probably be best known to many people as Smithy's pub, run by the legendary Mike Gilbert. The Mitchell Street premises then became a supermarket but, sadly, it has been unused for a number of years.

. 1981 memories ...

The High Level Hotel will probably be best known to many people as Smithy's pub, run by the legendary Mike Gilbert. The Mitchell Street premises then became a supermarket but, sadly, it has been unused for a number of years. Photo: FFP

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Funkies was a familiar sight at the very end of the High Street as you headed to the harbour. Run by the late Roy McNab, it was the go-to place for all DIY needs. It later became HSS, and the building was bought recently.

. 1981 memories ...

Funkies was a familiar sight at the very end of the High Street as you headed to the harbour. Run by the late Roy McNab, it was the go-to place for all DIY needs. It later became HSS, and the building was bought recently. Photo: FFP

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The Parkway is now the Beveridge Park Hotel, but it has a great history as a place to eat, meet and dance with its function halls hosting many, many events. And who remembers Nosey Parkers?

. 1981 memories ...

The Parkway is now the Beveridge Park Hotel, but it has a great history as a place to eat, meet and dance with its function halls hosting many, many events. And who remembers Nosey Parkers? Photo: FFP

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The building still stands in West Wemyss but, sadly is empty - and has been for many years. But, in the heyday of supper dances, it was the place to go. It'd be fantastic to see the listed building brought back to life once more.

. 1981 memories ...

The building still stands in West Wemyss but, sadly is empty - and has been for many years. But, in the heyday of supper dances, it was the place to go. It'd be fantastic to see the listed building brought back to life once more. Photo: FFP

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A Kirkcaldy institution which sat at the heart of the east end of the High Street. Who also remembers Falmer jeans? They were on sale for just £13. And in 1981 Sharps opened 'half day Wednesday' - a throwback to a very different era on the High Street.

. 1981 memories ...

A Kirkcaldy institution which sat at the heart of the east end of the High Street. Who also remembers Falmer jeans? They were on sale for just £13. And in 1981 Sharps opened 'half day Wednesday' - a throwback to a very different era on the High Street. Photo: FFP

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We're pretty sure everyone in Kirkcaldy went to the Pancake Place at some stage. Little changed inside it over the many years it was based in Kirk Wynd. In 19081 you could enjoy its weekly specials for just £1.65 ..!

1. 1981 memories ...

We're pretty sure everyone in Kirkcaldy went to the Pancake Place at some stage. Little changed inside it over the many years it was based in Kirk Wynd. In 19081 you could enjoy its weekly specials for just £1.65 ..! Photo: FFP

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The Abbotshall Hotel was once the go-to place for functions and nights out. It was also known as The Abbey, but, back in 1981, its entertainment included Radio Forth DJs and go-go dancers - not, we hasten to add, on the same night!

2. 1981 memories ...

The Abbotshall Hotel was once the go-to place for functions and nights out. It was also known as The Abbey, but, back in 1981, its entertainment included Radio Forth DJs and go-go dancers - not, we hasten to add, on the same night! Photo: FFP

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The High Level Hotel will probably be best known to many people as Smithy's pub, run by the legendary Mike Gilbert. The Mitchell Street premises then became a supermarket but, sadly, it has been unused for a number of years.

3. 1981 memories ...

The High Level Hotel will probably be best known to many people as Smithy's pub, run by the legendary Mike Gilbert. The Mitchell Street premises then became a supermarket but, sadly, it has been unused for a number of years. Photo: FFP

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Funkies was a familiar sight at the very end of the High Street as you headed to the harbour. Run by the late Roy McNab, it was the go-to place for all DIY needs. It later became HSS, and the building was bought recently.

4. 1981 memories ...

Funkies was a familiar sight at the very end of the High Street as you headed to the harbour. Run by the late Roy McNab, it was the go-to place for all DIY needs. It later became HSS, and the building was bought recently. Photo: FFP

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