Beauty Contests Collection

Patricia Desouza, aged 19, and fiance Ted Williams 21 of Holmcliffe, Barnet, but currently stationed at RAF Merryfield in Somerset. 24th October 1955

Contestants in the St Neots Carnival Queen Contest pose for a photograph. 25th August 1981

Kicki Hakansson, Miss Sweden, crowned first Miss World at the Festival of Britain Miss World beauty content in London, pictured 23rd July 1951

Miss United Kingdom Sheena Drummond, greets her boy friend Jim Hill when he arrived at the Albert Hall where Sheena was rehearsing for Miss World contest. November 1969 Z11376-001

LtoR: Patricia Armstrong (19) Miss Ireland 1967 Corine Rottschaefer (29) Miss Holland and Miss World 1959 Eric Morley, Rosemarie Frankland (25) Miss World 1961 Centre Row Lena McGarvie (20)

Beauty Show at Spa, Belgium (engraving)
1041606 Beauty Show at Spa, Belgium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beauty Show at Spa, Belgium, the Procession of Competitors)

A Beauty Competition at Buda-pesth (engraving)
1046152 A Beauty Competition at Buda-pesth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Beauty Competition at Buda-pesth)

Twenty beautiful girls from all over Britain, lined up at Prestatyn (North Wales) Holiday Camp, for the final of the M.G.M

Kicki Hakansson (centre), Miss Sweden, crowned first Miss World at the Festival of Britain Miss World beauty content in London, pictured 27th July 1951

Miss World 1974 Line-up, including Helen Morgan who was also Miss UK that year as well. 17th November 1974

Portrait Of Dog Wearing Tutu

Hello Charley Girls
Chicago, Illinois: May, 1958. The ten contestants competing for the title of the 1958 Hello Charley girl at the Western Electric Company in Chicago

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"Capturing the Essence of Beauty: A Journey through Beauty Contests" In a small town called Holmcliffe, Barnet, Patricia Desouza and her fiancé Ted Williams eagerly anticipate the upcoming beauty contest. The St Neots Carnival Queen Contest brings together contestants from all walks of life, showcasing their grace and poise as they strike a pose for a memorable photograph. The allure transcends borders, as seen with Corine Rottschaefer, Miss Ireland 1967. Her radiant smile and confidence shine through in every step she takes on the stage at Spa, Belgium's Beauty Show. Meanwhile, in Buda-pesth (now Budapest), an enchanting beauty competition unfolds amidst grandeur and splendor. Prestatyn in North Wales becomes a melting pot of beauty when twenty stunning girls from across Britain gather to compete for glory. Each one represents their region with pride and elegance as they vie for the coveted crown. Kicki Hakansson makes history by becoming the first-ever Miss World at the Festival of Britain Miss pageant. Her triumph is celebrated not only by Sweden but also by women worldwide who see her win as a symbol of empowerment. Years later, Helen Morgan joins an illustrious line-up at Miss World 1974 alongside Sheena Drummond, who proudly holds the title of Miss United Kingdom. Their presence exudes sophistication and charm that captivates audiences around the globe. Amidst all these captivating moments lies another heartwarming scene - Sheena Drummond greeting her boyfriend Jim Hill upon his arrival. Love finds its way even amidst dazzling lights and glamorous events. Beauty knows no boundaries; it extends beyond humans to encompass our furry friends too. A delightful portrait captures a dog wearing a tutu – reminding us that true beauty can be found in unexpected places.