The above engraving illustrates Largo Kirk around 1840. Note that most roofs are thatched and roads are unsurfaced. Perhaps the variety of animals shown is for artistic effect but nevertheless the presence of livestock out in the open was probably common. It's safe to assume that such features would be found all around the villages of Upper Largo, Lower Largo and Lundin Links. The area around the old mill and the weavers' cottages at Lundin Mill would surely have been just as atmospheric. And still around 1870 there were thatched roofs present - for example at Drummochy.
Engraving involves cutting grooves into a hard surface and can be used for printing images on paper. This highly skilled technique was largely overtaken by the advent of photography but it provides a wonderful glimpse into the pre-photography era. Today, the Kirk and the area surrounding it retains much of its old world charm even without the thatched roofs and wandering animals. However, I'm sure that the streets are not exactly conducive to re-cycling lorries and such aspects of modern life.
Engraving involves cutting grooves into a hard surface and can be used for printing images on paper. This highly skilled technique was largely overtaken by the advent of photography but it provides a wonderful glimpse into the pre-photography era. Today, the Kirk and the area surrounding it retains much of its old world charm even without the thatched roofs and wandering animals. However, I'm sure that the streets are not exactly conducive to re-cycling lorries and such aspects of modern life.
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