Bispham Gala returns after two year absence

Bispham Gala returned this weekend after missing the last two years – and this time the event celebrated its 125th anniversary.

By Emma Downey

Published 17th Jul 2022, 10:46 BST

Updated 17th Jul 2022, 10:46 BST

The big event, officially called Bispham and Norbreck Gala, took place on Bispham's Whiteholme Playing Fields on Saturday.

The colourful parade, which former queens attended, started at All Saints Road at noon, ready for the procession to set off at 1pm.

Brooke Cremona, 10, was crowned Bispham and Norbreck Gala Queen.

Former queen Pamela Collinge who was crowned with the title 67 years ago

1. Bispham and Norbreck Gala

Former queen Pamela Collinge who was crowned with the title 67 years ago Photo: Neil Cross

Some of the people who took part in the gala

2. Bispham and Norbreck Gala

Some of the people who took part in the gala Photo: Neil Cross

Enjoying the festivities

3. Bispham and Norbreck Gala

Enjoying the festivities Photo: Neil Cross

There was a large turnout for the gala

4. Bispham and Norbreck Gala

There was a large turnout for the gala Photo: Neil Cross

Dressed to impress

5. Bispham and Norbreck Gala

Dressed to impress Photo: Neil Cross

The sun was shining for this little princess

6. Bispham and Norbreck Gala

The sun was shining for this little princess Photo: Neil Cross

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