Burntisland Shipyard's hopes of reaching the third round of the 1972 Scottish Cup ended with a defeat at the hands of Elgin City. Pictured before kick-off are Shippy skipper, Jim Thomson, with his City counterpart, Ally Shewan. The referee is Jim McKee if Kirkintilloch.Burntisland Shipyard's hopes of reaching the third round of the 1972 Scottish Cup ended with a defeat at the hands of Elgin City. Pictured before kick-off are Shippy skipper, Jim Thomson, with his City counterpart, Ally Shewan. The referee is Jim McKee if Kirkintilloch.
Burntisland Shipyard's hopes of reaching the third round of the 1972 Scottish Cup ended with a defeat at the hands of Elgin City. Pictured before kick-off are Shippy skipper, Jim Thomson, with his City counterpart, Ally Shewan. The referee is Jim McKee if Kirkintilloch.

In Pictures: photos give a glimpse into a very different Fife over 50 years ago

It was 50 years ago that these images first appeared in the columns of the Fife Free Press.

They were published in January 1972, and give a glimpse into life five decades ago.

Do you recognise anyone in the photos?

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