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Bayko, Hornby, Dads Army - 13 toys in our kids Christmas stockings in years gone by  |  Updated: 12:06, 24 December 2020 Its a fair bet that those children in Kent lucky enough to receive presents this Covid Christmas will find a good scattering of electronic games among them. But of course it wasnt always the case that you needed a computer or a screen to play. We look back to some of the toys of yesteryear - when even a battery was unnecessary and kids just needed to use their imagination. ...

IN THIS weeks trip down West Fifes Memory Lane, the focus is on some of Dunfermlines best-remembered shops. Our first photograph is sure to bring back many happy memories – it is of the Hobby and Model shop which was situated near the top of the New Row, run by husband and wife David and Maureen Black. For generations of children, it was the place to go for Airfix models, fishing equipment, Scalextric racing cars, train sets and toys. Barbara DiNatale Allan says: "I saved this photo t...