A booklet produced by Kirkcaldy Civic Society sheds some fascinating light on their stories.We dipped into it for this second gallery of photos to give a snapshot of the streets where you live.
And if you missed our first round up, here’s the link:
Barnet Crescent:
The street is named after Henry Barnet who had an ironmonger’s business in Kirkcaldy.
He was also Provost from 1903-06, a devoted churchman and a Sunday School superintendent, underlining the church’s strong role in society back then.
He lived in Townsend Place. Photo: na
Prime Gilt Box Street:
A street name steeped in history.
The designation is derived from ‘Prymgilt’ - first charge, or anchorage, on a ship using a port.
In the 17th century, sailors had to show burgess tickets when entering a foreign port - since 1578 it was enacted that “every sailor in merchandise must be a Guild Brother of Town from where he traded.”
The Prime Gilt Box Society of Kirkcaldy was a charity for the benefit of widows and children of mariners lost at sea, and the street is built on land once owned by the society Photo: na
Howard Place:
The street got its name from a Edinburgh architect who came to live in Dysart and was also responsible for designing the tower at Dysart Golf Course. Photo: na