There’s hardly a weekend goes by without a summer celebration on the Fylde Coast and for some children, it is their time to shine. These pictures round up some of the gala and rose queens who dressed up for the occasions to be crowned queen at events in the 1990s and early 00s.
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14. Rose Queen Memories
Grange Park Fun Day, 1999. St Michaels and All Angels Rose queen Laura Pye Photo: Martin Bostock
15. Rose Queen Memories
Victoria Elizabeth Banks - United Reformed Church rose queen, 2000 Photo: submit
16. Rose Queen Memories
Kirkham and Wesham Carnival Rose Queen Zara Sheppard (17) prepares at home for her big day in 2000 Photo: Rob Lock
17. Rose Queen Memories
Lesley Rowlings (centre) and her retinue walk through Lowther Gardens during the crowning ceremony for Lytham rose queen, 2000 Photo: submit
18. Rose Queen Memories
Grange Park St Michaels and All Angels Church Rose Queen Amanda-Jay Morgan (aged 11) is crowned by Mrs Joan Downes, in 2000 Photo: Bill Johnson