Old photographs of Fife and Fifers

KINGHORN THEN AND NOW

The following photographs of Kinghorn were taken on 1 April 2001 by Donald Manson, with the exception of those marked, which are taken from "Old Kinghorn" with thanks to Stenlake Publishing and Eric Eunson(see Old Fife Books). I would like to offer my thanks to Mr. Ernie Connor, for his time and patience, and for allowing me access to the interior of the Church.

KINGHORN HIGH STREET

Looking East

Looking West

The building above the butchers shop has the date 1893 carved into it

Just along from the previous picture, houses are same vintage

KINGHORN BEACH AND HARBOUR

KINGHORN STATION

The railway first passed through Kinghorn officially on 20 June 1847

Looking across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh

Railway Viaduct built in 1846

KINGHORN PARISH SCHOOL

* The parish school was built in 1829

The school as it is today, it now houses the public library

The Infants school built alongside the parish school in 1888, now disused

KINGHORN WAR MEMORIAL

ROSSLANDS CHURCH

Ceased to be a Parish Church in 1961 when it was united with St Leonards Parish Church to form Kinghorn Parish Church(the designation Rosslands and St Leonards are now no longer used,simply Kinghorn Parish Church),it is now the Church Hall,where a service is held on the first Sunday of each month.

KINGHORN PARISH CHURCH(ST.LEONARDS)

*The church dates from 1609 and was rebuilt in parts in 1774. The projecting South aisle was used by mariners, and you can just make out the seperate door that they used, to keep them apart from the main body of the congregation.

1894 was when the Bell Tower and new vestibule were added.1894 was when the Bell Tower and new vestibule were added.

The date on the lintel shows 1894

The remains of an earlier parish church which can be seen to the East of the current building

The entrance used by Mariners to gain entry during the service, it allowed them to leave the service without the knowledge of other parishioners, should the tide favour an early departure.

The Sailors Aisle

The Sailors aisle dates from 1609,the church,with additions and alterations dates from its reconsecration in 1243.

The Chancel and Communion Table.

Stained Glass Window to Commemorate the 750th anniversary of the dedication of the church by David de Bernham, Bishop of St.Andrews in 1243

 

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