The above advert for the 'East Fife Co-operative Society' shops dates to 1965, just a few years before the closure of the Largo branch (which is mentioned in the list of stores above). The Largo branch was at west end of the main street next to the grocer's shop at 'Forthview'. Initially a milliner's shop, this building had became a branch of 'Leven Reform Co-operative Society' by 1915. Some decades later, the Leven co-operative society merged with others in the area, taking the 'East Fife' name. Below is an advert from 1925 inviting applications for the position of 'saleswoman' at this Largo branch (12 Sept Scotsman).
The above advert for the 'East Fife Co-operative Society' shops dates to 1965, just a few years before the closure of the Largo branch (which is mentioned in the list of stores above). The Largo branch was at west end of the main street next to the grocer's shop at 'Forthview'. Initially a milliner's shop, this building had became a branch of 'Leven Reform Co-operative Society' by 1915. Some decades later, the Leven co-operative society merged with others in the area, taking the 'East Fife' name. Below is an advert from 1925 inviting applications for the position of 'saleswoman' at this Largo branch (12 Sept Scotsman).
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John Band
20/2/2019 09:33:40 am
I remember the Largo CO-Op with buckets,spades & inflatables hanging outside during the Summer months. I am sure my younger sisters mother-in-law Maud Smith nee Gubby from Largo worked there towards the end of the shop's life.
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R J S GOODWILLIE
7/3/2019 09:37:35 am
John is right. Maud did work at the Store. Someone else I remember from it was Mrs Christie, from Lundin Links.
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Stuart Henney
7/9/2022 01:20:15 pm
My grandmother, Jean Christie (née Bell) worked at the coop in Lower Largo until she retired in 1960. I remember going in for sweeties.
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COLIN
13/3/2022 10:25:00 am
Where would i go to find old photos of the board members of the Co.op
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