I apologise for delays in updating or sorting out comments on my site, I am undergoing cancer treatment which I’m afraid takes priority over this web site. I will continue […]
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What are your Scottish name for your Grandmother?
A reader has asked if anyone has a name for their Scottish Grandmother? Not their first name but Gran, Grannie, etc etc. email me at tbsm@tbsm.co.uk
Read morePierrot Entertainers, Burntisland.
Postcards and information on the Pierrot Entertainers who visited Burntisland before and during the First World War.
Read moreThe Red Brick Cross
A reader requires help with any information on “The Red Brick Cross” which he asked me about after being told the story as a youngster for details visit The Red […]
Read moreCentenary of Battle of May Island
Fifers are being urged to unite later this month to mark one of the worst maritime tragedies to occur in the Firth of Forth. More than 100 sailors lost their […]
Read moreGenealogy – The Ultimate Beginners Guide
I usually just put Fife material on my site but think this gives the beginner a good insight on how to start your research. Genealogy is all about understanding the […]
Read morePasschendaele 100 years – Dysart and Kirkcaldy fallen.
As we prepare for the 100 year anniversary of Passchendaele, I have listed the 22 men from Dysart and Kirkcaldy lost at Passchendaele, none have a known grave all are commemorated […]
Read moreUpdated pages on Start of Floorcloth Industry in Kirkcaldy.
I have updated pages on the Start of Floorcloth Industry in Kirkcaldy. Pages have been added regarding the formation of Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd in 1899. also added Linoleum Perfins […]
Read moreSecurity camera plan to be explored following graveyard vandalism in Leslie
A shocking act of vandalism could result in CCTV being installed at a Fife cemetery. Dozens of headstones were toppled at Leslie Cemetery earlier this year, causing anger amongst the […]
Read moreLinks Market advert from 1832.
Looking through old newspapers I found this great advert on the front page of the Fife Herald-Kinross, Strathearn and Clackmannan Advertiser from April 12 1832. Could they possibly do that today?
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