FIFE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
KINGHORN
THEN AND NOW
The following photographs of Kinghorn
were taken on 1 April 2001 by Donald Manson, with the exception of
those marked *
* taken from "Old Kinghorn" with thanks to Stenlake
Publishing and Eric Eunson(see Old Fife
Books)
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
ROSSLYN CHURCH
Now used as the Church halls for St.Leonards Church.
Church services are held on Sunday mornings here.
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. See other photographs showing
the inside of the Sailor's aisle.
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 Altar
Stain Glass Window to Commemorate the 750th
anniversary of the dedication of the church by David de Bernham,
Bishop of St.Andrews in 1243
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.