They capture precious memories of joy and elation but it was never an easy process. It took heat after heat of auditions to land a coveted spot in the grand finals - it was always a tense and emotional time.
At the height of their success, Blackpool's natural beach side location gave prominence as a key place to host decades of beauty contests.
Although their popularity has dipped since the aspiring days which attracted hundreds of entrants, the contests are still going strong, acting as springboards to launch careers with a shift from simply who's the prettiest to celebrating personal achievement. Miss Blackpool, Miss Great Britain and other beauty contests continue to empower women to be their absolute best.
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Although their popularity has dipped since the aspiring days which attracted hundreds of entrants, the contests are still going strong, acting as springboards to launch careers with a shift from simply who's the prettiest to celebrating personal achievement. Miss Blackpool, Miss Great Britain and other beauty contests continue to empower women to be their absolute best.
7. Celebrating Miss Blackpool
Relaxing after scooping the title of Miss Blackpool in 2004 - Terri Williams. Photo: Bill Johnson
8. Celebrating Miss Blackpool
A big hug from retiring Miss Blackpool Donna Fleetwood for her successor and close friend Sally Hempel in 2006 Photo: submit
9. Celebrating Miss Blackpool
Finals of Miss Blackpool 2007 - Winner Gemma-Louise Henry Photo: National World
10. Celebrating Miss Blackpool
This was at the finals in 2008. Pictured are Susan Wilde, Shannon Hamill, Natasha Gaskell and Ann Marie Clossick Photo: Mark Pearson
