Each week, we will take you on a trip back in time with a selection of photographs picked from DC Thomson’s vast archives. This week, the focus is on the Downfield area of Dundee.
Our first image shows Downfield Community Festival in action on June 27 1992. The crowd flocked to the stalls to see what they could get their hands on.
The second picture, from April 4 1986, shows members of the 5th Downfield Scouts hosting a sponsored shoe shine in the Overgate.
The third photo shows a scene from the opening ceremony of Downfield Golf Course with the Honourable Mrs Bruce Ogilvy speaking to the crowd. It was taken on April 29 1933.
In the fourth photo, from August 17 1981, four-year-old twins Susan and Raymond Young are pictured on their first day at Downfield Primary School. Both agreed they had such a great time that they would return the following day.
Our fifth image, from May 4 2000, shows five lads from Downfield Musical Society hoping to make a big impression. They were getting ready to walk out on stage as part of the society’s production of Showtime 2000. From left to right: Chris Wylie, Brian Leys, Stephen Watt, Gavin White and Alex Watt.
The sixth image, from November 19 1986, shows the Downfield sub post office with people passing by outside. It had just been the scene of a £2000 daylight raid.
The seventh picture shows members of Downfield FC training at Downfield Park. It was taken on March 2 1993.
In the eighth photo, from July 29 1994, members of Downfield Musical Society rehearse Windy City.
Out ninth image, from August 11 1949, is a line-up of the Downfield FC team. What dapper fellows!
The 10th picture shows winners of the Tayside Young Golfers Championships at Downfield Golf Course. Taken on July 11 1983, it shows Susan Leoper and Neil Ritch being presented with trophies by Dr WK Fitzgerald (left) and BP manager John Wittering.
Our final image, from March 22 1979, shows winners of the Downfield Chess Championships.
