Anthony's Hotel in Kirkcaldy was the venue to crown Miss Beckman. The competition was at Beckman's annual dance, and the crown went to Miss E. Docherty. The presentation was made by Mr Vaughan De Long, American General Consul.placeholder image
Anthony's Hotel in Kirkcaldy was the venue to crown Miss Beckman. The competition was at Beckman's annual dance, and the crown went to Miss E. Docherty. The presentation was made by Mr Vaughan De Long, American General Consul.

In Pictures: Adverts, events and faces from the Fife Free Press of Hogmanay 1962

By Allan Crow
Published 31st Dec 2021, 10:41 GMT

These images were all taken 60 years ago.

They came from the files of the Fife Free Press of December 1962, and give a flavour of what made the news.

Fife's music maestro Jimmy Shand went to Buckingham Palace to receive his MBE at an investiture.

5. Memories of 1962

Fife's music maestro Jimmy Shand went to Buckingham Palace to receive his MBE at an investiture. Photo: Fife Free Press

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Advert for Dysart Co-Operative Society advert - offering a "beautifully furnished home for a very moderate outlay"

6. Memories of 1962

Advert for Dysart Co-Operative Society advert - offering a "beautifully furnished home for a very moderate outlay" Photo: Fife Free Press

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The staff from John Haig & Co, Markinch, pictured at their annual dance at the Station Hotel, Kirkcaldy

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The staff from John Haig & Co, Markinch, pictured at their annual dance at the Station Hotel, Kirkcaldy Photo: Fife Free Press

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New flats in Victoria Street, Dysart, were honoured by the Saltire Society

8. Memories of 1962

New flats in Victoria Street, Dysart, were honoured by the Saltire Society Photo: Fife Free Press

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