Competitions Collection (page 3)

The beer drinking championship of the world at Southwark fair. Left to right, Pamela Reece, of the Rag Trade TV play, the Beauty Queen of Southwark Judith Chisholm

Mrs Barbara Taylor of Graham Court, Lansbury Park, Caerphilly sits astride a BSA Aerial 3 three wheeled moped which she won in a South Wales Echo competition at he Echos gala day at mainly Stadium

Dancers in action on stage during the 1982 Team Disco Championships held in Cambridge. 12th December 1982

The eleven ladies of the British Independent Football team have just come back from Italy and Sicily where they qualified to join the teams of Europe going to Mexico for the Womens World Cup

Petra Marsh, Miss Merry Hill Shopping Centre, takes control of the monorail, under construction at Brierley Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, England, Tuesday 14th November 1989

The Eurovision Song Contest 1974. Contestants are pictured ahead of the competition in Brighton. Entry for the United Kingdom, Olivia Newton John. 3rd April 1974

David Bellamy pictured with six Mirror winners that went on a nature trail in Surrey. 3rd November 1980

Newcastle United 2-0 Rangers, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Semi Final, 2nd Leg, football match at St James Park, Wednesday 21st May 1969. Newcastle United win 2-0 on aggregate. Our picture shows

Rangers 0-0 Newcastle United, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Semi Final, 1st Leg, football match at Ibrox Stadium, Wednesday 14th May 1969. Our picture shows

Old friends and adversaries, Bobby Charlton & Franz Beckenbauer pictured together at England training camp in Navacerrada, Madrid, Spain, Sunday 27th June, 1982

Daily Mirror Bus with signage promoting Great 5 Towns Competition, 5th December 1957

Purdey haircut lookalike contest. Pictured is hairdresser John Frieda. March 1977

Tallest Man Competition held at the Londoner Hotel, Welbeck Street, London. Ex-Regimental Sergeant Major Ronald Brittain of the Coldstreams with the winner Christopher Greener

The 1966 FA Charity Shield Merseyside derby match between Liverpool and Everton at Goodison Park. Before the game, Roger Hunt, Alan Ball and Ray Wilson paraded the World Cup

Six young ladies met Spandau Ballet (Martin Kemp, Gary Kemp, John Keeble, Steve Norman and Tony Hadley) at Wembley Area, part of their prize in a Daily Mirror Rock & Pop Competition. 7th December 1984

Miss Beautiful Eyes Contest. 1973

Miss United Biscuits winner from Billingham. 1975

Disco dancer and cross the ball winner Albert Harding. 4th March 1983

Miss England Beauty Competition 1968, the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 26th April 1968. Jennifer Lowe Summers is crowned Miss England 1968

Miss England Beauty Competition 1969, the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 16th May 1969. Myra Van Heck is crowned Miss England 1969

Delyse Humpries (22), a typist from Sheffield won the 5th heat of the Blackpool bathing beauty competition. Dawn Read (24) a model from Derby was second, and Gill Desmond (24) a London hairdresser

The News of the World Star Gala. Ron Moody, left, and Roger Moore are pictured. 10th May 1969

The News of the World Star Gala. 10th May 1969

Soviet Union Football Players, pictured during training session at Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 10th July 1966. Galimzyan Khusainov (left) and Eduard Malofeyev, forwards, take part in a heading duel

The News of the World Star Gala. Ron Moody. 10th May 1969

Scottish singer Moira Anderson holding 14 month old Ian Graham. Moira was judging a bonny baby contest which Ian won in the 10-18 month section. Community centre, Dalmellington, Ayrshire. June 1968

Miss World at Utopia Nightclub, Reading, Berkshire. 12th August 1994

1958 Miss World Beauty Contestants, pictured standing together outside their hotel, The Westbury, London, 5th October 1958

Beauty Queen Laura May, Miss Penarth. 1991

The Coronation Ball held at the Cafe De Paris following the Miss World beauty ceremony at the Lyceum in London. Pictured is Miss Ghana Star Annan (left). 10th November 1959

World Cup Finals Quarter Final 1990 Stadio Olimpico in Rome Italy Italy 1 v Republic Of Ireland 0 Italian striker Salvatore Schillaci scores the games only goal past goalkeeper Pat Bonner 30th June

Alison Pickering, lottery manager (left) and Franca Herd, accounts admin (right) pictured with Paul Gascoigne and Paul Merson with a signed ball and shirt for the Teesside Hospice Lottery

Dagmar Winkler, Miss Germany, Miss World Contestant, Photo-call at the Britannia Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London, 30th October 1977

Oakes Majorette Corps, on their first outing of the season, retained the North of England Majorette Championship at Huddersfield Sports Centre

18-year-old Marita Lindahl of Finland is awarded the title of MIss World 1957 at the Lyceum Ballroom. 14th October 1957

Miss World contestants go for a swim at the Butlins Hotel, Margate. The girls are relaxing before the final tomorrow. 13th October 1957

Paddocks Limelight Majorette Show Troupe scooped two top prizes at the recent 6th Universal Carnival Championships, at Bridlington

Greetland youngsters Alexander and Helen Jackson have won their way through to a national final to be Bisto ambassadors. Nine year-old Alexander and Helen, six

Hold the front page... "reporters"from Moor End High School are busy preparing
Hold the front page..." reporters" from Moor End High School are busy preparing their entry for the Examiner Junior Journalist Competition

The lovely Miss Examiner Kathryn Hey, turned the clock back - for a team of " reporters" entering the Examiner Junior Journalist competition

1965 USA Ryder Cup Team, at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, 5th October 1965. The 16th Ryder Cup matches were held 7th to 9th October 1965

The De Brus School has moved into the age of the computer. The school entered a competition sponsored by the department of industry

Reita Faria, Miss India, is crowned Miss World 1966. 17th November 1966

Janet Wade and her husband Richard Gleave hold the Daily Record Silver Challenge Trophy after winning the Scottish open amateur dancing championship at the Locarno ballroom in Glasgow. Circa 1960

This is a bottle party sponsored by the town vicar. According to tradition the rector of Hallaton has to provide the beer which fills the bottle that is

Miss Great Britain 1965, Diane Westbury, 21 year old model from Bowden, Cheshire, pictured at Morecambe, 25th August 1965

Carole Fletcher, 19 from Southport, newly crowned Miss Great Britain, Pictured in London, 4th September 1966

Carole Fletcher, 19 from Southport, crowned Miss New Brighton, New Brighton swimming baths, Cheshire, 24th August 1966. Pictured with runners up, Diane Parker and Elizabeth

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"Unforgettable Moments of Triumph and Rivalry: Celebrating the Spirit of Competitions" The 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, July 1966 - England's historic victory over West Germany with a scoreline of 4-2, forever etched in football history. Riders and racehorses galloping around the racecourse - A breathtaking display of speed, agility, and determination as these majestic creatures compete for glory. Three jockeys fighting to come in first, front view - Witnessing the fierce battle between skilled jockeys striving to cross that finish line ahead of their rivals is an adrenaline rush like no other. Aston Villa v Besiktas European Cup match at Villa Park, 15th September 1982 - A clash of titans on the football pitch where passion and skill collide under floodlights, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Moscow Olympic Games – British athlete Sebastian Coe celebrates as he crosses the finish line – An iconic moment capturing pure elation and years of hard work paying off for this exceptional athlete. Curlews group flying over the stormy sea in Wales, UK December – Nature's own competition unfolds as these resilient birds navigate through turbulent skies showcasing their strength against adversity. Will Mellor – Channeling his competitive spirit into every role he takes on; this versatile actor captivates audiences with his undeniable talent and dedication to his craft. Dog agility - Briard jumping through a hoop – Witnessing canine athletes gracefully maneuver obstacles reminds us that they are be found even within our furry friends' world. FA Cup final 1980 at Wembley Stadium, London - West Ham player Trevor Brooking's unforgettable winning goal secures his place in football folklore while igniting joy among fans worldwide. Jockeys riding in a horse race, spectators in the background, side view.