Dejection on the faces of Fife miners, leaving the cage for the last time on the day Seafield colliery closes, March 1988.Dejection on the faces of Fife miners, leaving the cage for the last time on the day Seafield colliery closes, March 1988.
Dejection on the faces of Fife miners, leaving the cage for the last time on the day Seafield colliery closes, March 1988.

These pictures capture memories across Fife in 1988

The archives of the Fife Free Press chronicle the history of Kirkcaldy – and beyond.
Allan Crow
By Allan Crow
Published 29th Jun 2022, 16:32 GMT

These photographs give a glimpse into the images which made the pages back in 1988, and capture everything from a first ever half marathon to the last days of Seafield Colliery – and much more in between.

After being immunised, Molley the seal is released into the sea at St Andrews by SSPCA officers Sandra Hogben and Darroch Donald, November 1988.

1. Memories of Fife in 1988

After being immunised, Molley the seal is released into the sea at St Andrews by SSPCA officers Sandra Hogben and Darroch Donald, November 1988. Photo: Hamish Campbell

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Ronnie Morrison working out the best way to refloat the Lady Mabb fishing boat, which was grounded at St Monans beach in Fife, October 1988.

2. Memories of Fife in 1988

Ronnie Morrison working out the best way to refloat the Lady Mabb fishing boat, which was grounded at St Monans beach in Fife, October 1988. Photo: Derek McNaughton

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Kirkcaldy paperboys football team - including future professional footballers Steve Tosh (left) and Colin Cameron (second right) - in June 1988

3. Memories of Fife in 1988

Kirkcaldy paperboys football team - including future professional footballers Steve Tosh (left) and Colin Cameron (second right) - in June 1988 Photo: n/a

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Seafield colliery in Fife, with piles of coal and dross by the railway line. Picture taken January 1988.

4. Memories of Fife in 1988

Seafield colliery in Fife, with piles of coal and dross by the railway line. Picture taken January 1988. Photo: Alan Macdonald

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