Rosyth in the 1960's.

[Tricyklist]

Back in the early 1950s there was a lot of wild countryside around Dollytown. There were huge, open shafts. We'd throw stones in and count how long they took to reach the bottom. Deep open quarries with lakes. A tennis court with high, corrugated iron all around it. The rag and bone man. The hairdresser in a back garden shed. The home made TV where all the kids would go in and watch The Lone Ranger. Toboggans on a very steep hill. Deep snow on the way to Camdean school. Kids dying of Polio.

[KISSARMYGENE1]

I was born in 1966 at McGregor Road Rosyth to as scouse Dad and a Portsmouth Mum.It is a place I will always remember as the town were I grew in the shadow of the Forth Bridges and now live in the shadow of Blackpool Tower,God bless the Royal Navy

[jacko4815]

Born 73 in Rosyth, moved to NI 2000- just went back Dec2010 and What a difference! I Remember the wee shop, the garage befor going into camdean, The dockyard club and Civil Service Club but now only the Civil Service Club going strong. The Dockyard area has changed dramatically- no forth club, officers club but the NAAF is still their but called the Spar. Brings back old Feelings!I

[weetolly]

anybody remember. Sharon Northcott, Dave Sneddon, or jennifer from "pitliver Estate" Near Limekilns or the arnold sisters. Email me at njno1elvis@yahoo.com. Many Thanks. Dave Sneddon P S Also Duncan Forbes

[ThePigeonpeople]

i love looking at old photos of rosyth and dunfermline. 

[Strongbow77]

Hi,  Why did you change the music ?

The last one was perfect !!!

Strongbow77

[Refreshment245]

@Strongbow77 Apparently the music clip I used was a Breach of Copywrite.

[hydrographic1]

Good memories. I knew a lot of people who worked at the Chart Depot. Didn'y really appreciate it then though!

[crispynotes]

omg! rosyth change so much!

frm perry ave to serangoon ave 4

[SBhoy42]

I was born in Rosyth in 1961 and have never seen these images. Thanks a great deal for the post. Different times eh.

[ShaunJ4Y1873]

Haha i live in sherbrooke lol i also when to kings road

[csowen16]

i live in rosyth :D

CJs looks so wierd lol

[BillDFC]

Andy Penman's birthplace.

[Refreshment245]

I was at King's Road Secondary School, Rosyth with Andy Penman. His father was the Janitor at the school.

[BillDFC]

Andy was my boyhood hero when he was with Dundee. He was diagnosed diabetic and that affected his career in the days when treatment wasn't as it is now.He died age 51.

What a talent he was! Played in the Everton fist team age 15,but was homesick and signed for Dundee.

God bless you Andy P. Great player and a first class bloke.

[Yourewastingyourtime]

Lovely stuff, very evocative. I had hoped we could have seen the special worker's train leaving the dockyard for Kirkcaldy.

[martroge]

I enjoyed the way the video was put together. I recognise the photos as coming from my book of photos on Rosyth! In answer to Strongbow77 the Palace Fish restaurant (Donald's) was owned by another member of the Tazioli family.

[Refreshment245]

Martroge. I didn't realise that the photos came from your book. I was sent them from an old Dockyard Apprentice colleague. Is the book commercially available? as I would like to see more. I can withdraw the video if you want.

[martroge]

My book of photos of Rosyth was published in 1999 but sadly went out of print. However it has recently been re-published in a smaller pocket size format and you should be able to obtain that easily. ISBN: 978-1-84588-497-0. Entitled Pocket Images Rosyth by Martin Rogers published by Nonsuch Publishing Ltd. As to withdrawing the video, I am quite happy for it to remain and hope others enjoy it.

[Refreshment245]

Martin. Thanks for the information. I will try and get a copy of the book through the Library.

[zjenson]

may I know the title and performer of the accompanying song? sounds like rod s.

[Refreshment245]

It is Rod Stewart,

[zjenson]

thanks mate for the info.

[desiscot]

very nice video

[TheVikoz]

excellent. post more if u have it!

[channelshawn]

amazing how did you get that film have you any more?

am sure everybody would love to see it.

[strachsDUFC]

Great video

[Strongbow77]

Just one question, The Tazzi's were my next door neighbours and had a sweet shop down below. It was The Palace Fish Restaurant that sold the bag of chips floating in vinegar and lots of grease.

[Strongbow77]

Hi, I live in Rosyth, and thats my flat above the corner shop opposite The Goth. Really amazing to see how the other people lived years and years ago. Its so different now. Thanks for the vidio. Any more pictures, please contact me.

[gssg9]

thanks for the video. i live in rosyth and it great to see the place as it was years ago