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.
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 1981 memories ...
Who recalls Bells - the home decorators' store in Park Place, Kirkcaldy? In 1981, five litres of Crown emulsion would set you have just over a fiver, while woodchip - which we decorated walls with or used to cover school jotters - was just 59p per roll. A bargain! Photo: FFP_