It is 70 years since they first appeared in the columns of the Fife Free Press and, sadly, many have long since closed their doors.
But their adverts and the goods and services they provided give a glimpse into how we lived all those decades ago.
13. Adverts from 70 years ago
HMV, Pye and Decca ... three great names to store many music memories Photo: Fife Free Press
14. Adverts from 70 years ago
"Cabin, steamer and wardrobe trunks" among the items on sale to holidaymakers in Fife back in 1952. Photo: Fife Free Press