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Competitions Collection (page 8)

Background imageCompetitions Collection: People watching the Womans Sunday Mirror suntan competition at Margate, Kent

People watching the Womans Sunday Mirror suntan competition at Margate, Kent. August 1955

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Gazette Barmaid of the Year Competition Winner, Middlesbrough, 1975

Gazette Barmaid of the Year Competition Winner, Middlesbrough, 1975

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Because Ilford fire-women who are competing in a tug-o

Because Ilford fire-women who are competing in a tug-o -war tournament in Walthamstow on Whit Monday have no team with which to practise

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Evacuated children Irene Barker and Victor Woolridge take part in a singing competition

Evacuated children Irene Barker and Victor Woolridge take part in a singing competition in the classroom of their new school in rural Wales during the Second World War. 13th September 1944

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Stars of 'A Land Fit For Heroes', a new Merseyside stage play set during

Stars of "A Land Fit For Heroes", a new Merseyside stage play set during
Stars of " A Land Fit For Heroes", a new Merseyside stage play set during the First World War, pose on stage at the Liverpool Playhouse with judges after it won a transfer from Liverpool to

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Easter egg competition at WVS Saltburn. 1971

Easter egg competition at WVS Saltburn. 1971

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Miss World 1970 Competition at the Royal Albert Hall, London

Miss World 1970 Competition at the Royal Albert Hall, London, is disrupted by members of the Womens Liberation Movement, Friday 20th November 1970

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Miss World Beauty Competition at the Royal Albert Hall, London, Friday 20th November 1970

Miss World Beauty Competition at the Royal Albert Hall, London, Friday 20th November 1970, Jennifer Hosten from Grenada is crowned Miss World 1970

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Daily Mirror Treasure Hunt, Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, Monday 6th July 1959

Daily Mirror Treasure Hunt, Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, Monday 6th July 1959. Daily Mirror Pirates are staging a Summer treasure hunt on a tour of UK seaside resorts

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Children compete in a Fancy Hat Competition, Teesside, North East England, January 1974

Children compete in a Fancy Hat Competition, Teesside, North East England, January 1974

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Pictured in Las Vegas, Nevada are Janet Lovegrove and Gillian Mason

Pictured in Las Vegas, Nevada are Janet Lovegrove and Gillian Mason, winners of Daily Mirror competition " Win a Weekend with Engelbert Humperdinck"

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Beat drummer Ginger Baker in the fight for the worlds heavyweight drumming championship

Beat drummer Ginger Baker in the fight for the worlds heavyweight drumming championship. 1st February 1971

Background imageCompetitions Collection: The Brolley Challenger - Jim Carver, of Orpington, taking an umbrella out of a case

The Brolley Challenger - Jim Carver, of Orpington, taking an umbrella out of a case, putting it up, taking it down and returning it to the case, all in fourteen seconds. 1st March 1972

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Winner if the Sandwell Mails pancake Day race, Diane Hadley, with comedian Lenny Henry

Winner if the Sandwell Mails pancake Day race, Diane Hadley, with comedian Lenny Henry. 2nd March 1976

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Halle Berry Miss USA at the Daily Express, Fleet Street, London - November 1986

Halle Berry Miss USA at the Daily Express, Fleet Street, London - November 1986

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Miss Nightclub of Great Britain, Beauty Competition Queen representing The Excell

Miss Nightclub of Great Britain, Beauty Competition Queen representing The Excell Nightclub, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, Circa 1971

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Space invader champion Stephen Bradley. After 3 days of boys

Space invader champion Stephen Bradley. After 3 days of boys and girls in London playing a Space Invader game to find the first UK National champion

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Teenage contestants during a 32-hour twisting competition at Embers Ballroom, Harlow

Teenage contestants during a 32-hour twisting competition at Embers Ballroom, Harlow, Essex. 12th February 1962. Teenagers take part in dance competition - winner does the Twist for over 32 hours

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Nuneaton Abbey Street Station, which came top in the station gardens competition

Nuneaton Abbey Street Station, which came top in the station gardens competition and the cleanliness and tidiness competition of the Birmingham Midland district for the second year running

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Billy Butler raises a smile and a cup of tea for the Merseyside of the Month competition

Billy Butler raises a smile and a cup of tea for the Merseyside of the Month competition. 19th April 1985

Background imageCompetitions Collection: The Wightman Cup Tennis girls commence a stiff training session at Wimbledon today

The Wightman Cup Tennis girls commence a stiff training session at Wimbledon today. Pictured is the American Team, including Billie Jean Moffitt (right). 12th June 1962

Background imageCompetitions Collection: The Wightman Cup Tennis girls, including Ann Haydon (left

The Wightman Cup Tennis girls, including Ann Haydon (left) commence a stiff training session at Wimbledon today. They meet the American girls on Friday

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Bros stars Matt and Luke Goss go for tea at the home of 16-year-old fan Claire Austin in

Bros stars Matt and Luke Goss go for tea at the home of 16-year-old fan Claire Austin in Bishops Itchington, Warwickshire, a prize she won on the BBC television programme " Going Live"

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Miss Alison Bevan (right), aged 18, of Swansea, who represented her boyfriend, Mr

Miss Alison Bevan (right), aged 18, of Swansea, who represented her boyfriend, Mr. John Stone, of Bishopston, Swansea, the composer of the song " A Life Alone"

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Barry Kent, left, the acting assistant manager, and David Duke

Barry Kent, left, the acting assistant manager, and David Duke, the colliery mechanical engineer, at East Hetton Colliery

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Sonning golf tournament, Berkshire. 1930

Sonning golf tournament, Berkshire. 1930

Background imageCompetitions Collection: At the pomeranian show at Marylebone, Miss Bonsors Redhouse novelty being prepared for

At the pomeranian show at Marylebone, Miss Bonsors Redhouse novelty being prepared for judging. 19th April 1928

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Newcastle United 2-1 Zaragoza, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Third Round, 2nd Leg

Newcastle United 2-1 Zaragoza, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Third Round, 2nd Leg, football match at St James Park, Wednesday 15th January 1969. Newcastle United go through on away goals, 4-4 on aggregate

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Newcastle United 1-0 Sporting Lisbon, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Second Round, 2nd Leg

Newcastle United 1-0 Sporting Lisbon, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Second Round, 2nd Leg, football match at St James Park, Wednesday 20th November 1968. Newcastle United win 2-1 on aggregate

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Easter monday finals of Miss Beautiful Eyes 1969 at the Great Western Royal Hotel in

Easter monday finals of Miss Beautiful Eyes 1969 at the Great Western Royal Hotel in London. Judge Tony Blackburn with winner Moira-Ann Hartley, aged 20, from Glasgow. 7th April 1969

Background imageCompetitions Collection: World Cup First Round Group 1 match at the Maracana Stadium in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

World Cup First Round Group 1 match at the Maracana Stadium in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil defeated Mexico 4-0 in the tournaments opening match

Background imageCompetitions Collection: England team training ahead of their World Cup First Round Group 2 match against Chile at

England team training ahead of their World Cup First Round Group 2 match against Chile at the Maracana Stadium in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Captain Billy Wright in heading practice. June 1950

Background imageCompetitions Collection: England captain Billy Wright inspects the pitch at the newly opened Maracana Stadium in

England captain Billy Wright inspects the pitch at the newly opened Maracana Stadium in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil ahead of his teams World Cup First Round Group Two match against Chile. June 1950

Background imageCompetitions Collection: West Germany Football Team, training session ahead of tomorrows Nations Cup quarterfinal

West Germany Football Team, training session ahead of tomorrows Nations Cup quarterfinal first leg against England at Wembley Stadium, London, Friday 28th April 1972. Our picture shows

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Mrs Kathleen Blackburn of Cowling, Yorkshire, is pictured as she prepares to tackle

Mrs Kathleen Blackburn of Cowling, Yorkshire, is pictured as she prepares to tackle 4lbs of 14 ozs of Tripe in readiness for any challenge forthcoming from Lancashire

Background imageCompetitions Collection: World Cup First Round Group Three match at Goodison Park, Liverpool

World Cup First Round Group Three match at Goodison Park, Liverpool. Hungary 3 v Brazil 1. An escape for Hungary as Alcindo of Brazil is stopped almost on the goal line. 15th July 1966

Background imageCompetitions Collection: UEFA Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at Anfield. Liverpool 1 v Barcelona 1

UEFA Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at Anfield. Liverpool 1 v Barcelona 1. (Liverpool go through 2-1 on aggregate). Barcelonas Dutch star Johan Cruyff walks off the pitch at the end as Liverpool

Background imageCompetitions Collection: World Cup First Quarter Final match at Goodison Park, Liverpool

World Cup First Quarter Final match at Goodison Park, Liverpool. Portugal 5 v North Korea 3. Eusebio of Portugal takes a flying dive after a foul by a North Korean defender leading to a penalty kick

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Everton clinched the league title for the eighth time in their history with a 2-0 win

Everton clinched the league title for the eighth time in their history with a 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers on 6th May 1985, eventually finishing 13 points above second place Liverpool

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Liverpool manager Bill Shankly boards the plane at Speke Airport

Liverpool manager Bill Shankly boards the plane at Speke Airport, Liverpool for the flight to Yugoslavia where his team will take on Red Star Belgrade in the European Cup Second Round First Leg

Background imageCompetitions Collection: European Cup Second Round First Leg match at the Marakana Stadium, Belgrade, Yugoslavia

European Cup Second Round First Leg match at the Marakana Stadium, Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Red Star Belgrade 2 v Liverpool 1

Background imageCompetitions Collection: FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. West Bromwich Albion 1 v Everton 0

FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. West Bromwich Albion 1 v Everton 0. ray Wilson of Everton battles for the high ball with Graham Lovett of West Brom during the match

Background imageCompetitions Collection: FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Everton 3 v Sheffield Wednesday 2

FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Everton 3 v Sheffield Wednesday 2. The Everton team line up before kick off. 14th May 1966

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Mr Robin Freeman, winner of the Daily Mirror Millionaires competition

Mr Robin Freeman, winner of the Daily Mirror Millionaires competition, pictured at his home in Woking. 19th November 1957

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Fred Edwards, left, and Bill Bell judge the leeks during a gardening show held at The

Fred Edwards, left, and Bill Bell judge the leeks during a gardening show held at The Sportman Hotel, Eaglescliffe. 22nd August 1981

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Overall winner at Brotton Leek Show with the best leek and best pair of leeks

Overall winner at Brotton Leek Show with the best leek and best pair of leeks, Derek Ditchburn. The fourth annual show was held in the village Working Mens club. 17th September 1981

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Winning specimens of leeks at the Billingham Constitutional Club

Winning specimens of leeks at the Billingham Constitutional Club, pictured is Mr Mark Baker. 1st October 1978

Background imageCompetitions Collection: Preaprations in Hartlebury, Worcestershire, which has reached the national finals of

Preaprations in Hartlebury, Worcestershire, which has reached the national finals of the Britain in Bloom competition. 1st September 1992



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