But what was life back then in the Lang Toun? These images, taken from the files of the Fife Free Press, give a glimpse into the events which made the headlines.
They feature many local people whose families will still be in town seven decades on.
5. Memories of life in 1952
A new shopping centre took shape in Glenrothes.The newsagent opened in Bighty Avenue, run by Mr Barratt who previously had a business in Links Street , Kirkcaldy. Photo: Fife Free Press
6. Memories of life in 1952
Les Lovell, the popular manager of the Regal Cinema in Kirkcaldy, was appointed manager of the Edinburgh cinema - one of the biggest in the company.Les was also the first player-coach of Fife Flyers in 1938. Photo: Fife Free Press
7. Memories of life in 1952
An advert from 1952 extolling the virtues of the easy to use Robbialac products on floors and lino. Photo: Fife Free :Press
8. Memories of life in 1952
March saw the official opening of Templehall Junior Secondary School. Pictured are top table guests. Photo: Fife Free Press