Contestant Collection (#2)

Miss UK 1964, Ann Sidney, Winner Miss World 1964, wearing national themed dress at Variety Club luncheon, the Savoy Hotel in London, 10th November 1964

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen and reigning Miss Aston Villa, aged 21 from Edgbaston, Birmingham, 5th April 1985

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen aged 18 years old, swept off her feet by this group of Blues players after winning the title Miss Birmingham City, pictured at the St Andrews Club, 24th March 1981

Maria Stevens, UK Finalist for Miss Hawaiian Tropic, pictured in Hyde Park, London, 19th September 1984

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen crowned Miss Sandwell by last years winner Debby Tarrant, 14th July 1983

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen and regional winner of Miss Hawaiian Tropic competition, 13th July 1948

Chloe-Jasmine Whichello, Performer, Model at Windmill Arts / Focal Edge Fashion Shoot
Chloe-Jasmine Whichello, Performer, Model at Windmill Arts/Focal Edge Fashion Shoot, Cambridge.Stylist, Joey Bevan Hair, Anna Romanenkova MUA Abbie-Rose

Congressman Robert L. Mouton practicing his Hog Calling on Washington Capitol Steps, 1937 (b/w photo)
5052288 Congressman Robert L. Mouton practicing his Hog Calling on Washington Capitol Steps, 1937 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Procession of Wrestlers for a Fundraising Match (Kanjin ozumo dohyo-iri no zu), early 1850s

Contestants equipped for a tournament, c. 1640 (pen and ink, watercolour and washes)
3493110 Contestants equipped for a tournament, c.1640 (pen and ink, watercolour and washes) by German School, (17th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Musical Contest, detail from an Attic red-figure calyx-krater, from Cervetri, Italy, c
PWI92570 A Musical Contest, detail from an Attic red-figure calyx-krater, from Cervetri, Italy, c.510 BC (pottery) (reverse of 92569) by Euphronios, (fl.c.520-500 BC); Louvre, Paris

Contestants equipped for a tournament, c. 1640 (pen and ink, watercolour and washes)
3493074 Contestants equipped for a tournament, c.1640 (pen and ink, watercolour and washes) by German School, (17th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Ladies Archery Match (engraving)
729242 The Ladies Archery Match (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ladies Archery Match in the Royal Toxophile Societys Grounds, Regents Park)

Addenbrookes Hospital Nurses (front to back) Jean Lees, Elizabeth Redfurn, Ruth Jameson and Susan Bendall compete in a Bed Making Competition, Cambridge, Wednesday 11th January 1978

Hellen Le Fever, first entrant in this years Miss Merry Hill Competition, aged 19, she works at the Ten Screen Cinema, Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley

Children Fancy Dress Competition held at Cheylesmore Community Centre, Coventry, Friday 26th July 1974, pictured, Timmy Vannart aged 7, dressed as a Native American Indian

Superstars, BBC Television Programme, Filming of Heat in Bracknell, Berkshire, 25th June 1976. Liverpool Player, Kevin Keegan, cycling on track

Miss USA 1964, Jeanne Marie Quinn, Semifinalist, Miss World 1964, wearing national themed dress at Variety Club luncheon, the Savoy Hotel in London, 10th November 1964

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen marries Michael Humpherston at Birmingham Registry Office, 16th April 1986

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen aged 19 years old, 29th January 1982

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen and reigning Miss Liberty, pictured 4th March 1986

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen, 29th February 1988

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen crowned Miss Edgbaston at Libertys night club by TV personality Magnus Magnusson, from Pebble Mill at One, who was one of the panel of judges, pictured 2nd April 1986

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen, 11th January 1985

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen, holding chequered flag at start of Halfords Birmingham Super Prix weekend, 29th August 1987

Maria Stevens, Beauty Queen, 8th July 1983

One of 18 balloons competing in the Gordon Bennett Cup Balloon Race this year (1925) starting point Brussels, Belgium, Sunday 7th June 1925. Our Picture Shows

USA, Tennessee. Abstract of contestants in bicycle race

The City Race, 1771. Nash, on crutches inscribed Treasury leads a race to the Mansion House, followed by Sawbridge, Crosby (who has fallen down), Hallifax, Townsend and Bankes

The Rival Candidates, 1784. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The Rival Candidates, 1784. The three candidates for the Westminster constituency at the 1784 general election. Charles James Fox in the centre, in the pose of orator

Westminster Races... 1784. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Westminster Races... 1784. Showing the three candidates for the Westminster constituency in the 1784 general election, Samuel Hood, Charles James Fox and Cecil Wray

Contestants in a dance marathon, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1930. The girl has fallen asleep. Dance marathons were popular competitions organised in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s

Two grey tabby cats playing chess; Vancouver british columbia canada

MISS AMERICA, 1953. The contestants of the 1953 Miss America Pageant. Photograph, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1953

Bembridge Regatta
30th August 1935: The start of the dinghy race, with a record 42 entrants, at the Bembridge Sailing Regatta and annual meeting, Isle of Wight. (Photo by G. Adams/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Miss Hardware contestants, Stanley Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist
Miss Hardware contestants, Stanley Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. Girls line up on the stairs of the Sheffield head office of Stanley Tools for their Miss Hardware competition

Goalmouth action at Clapton Orient, London, 1926-1927. Clapton Orient changd their name to Leyton Orient in 1946. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Fancy dress competition, c1900

Judgement of Paris (1645-1646). Artist: Claude Lorrain
Judgement of Paris (1645-1646). Paris of Troy is called on to judge the most beautiful of three godesses. Minerva offers him victory in battle, Juno offers a great empire

Tournament in a Court of the Vatican, Rome, 1565. The tournament was held on the occasion of the marriage of the Count Annibale Altemps, nephew of Pope Pius IV, to Ortenzia Borrome in 1565

Bashkirs kuresh wrestling, Russia, 1913. The Bashkirs are a people of central Asia, conquered by the Russians in 1735-1740. Kuresh is the Tatar style of wrestling

Sizing up at the Miss California Beauty Contest
Judges at the Miss California beauty contest held at Venice, California in the summer of 1939, using a scientific device to assist them in their decision

Mercury Racer seaplane, a competitor for the Schneider Trophy. Date: circa 1929

Gloster VI seaplane with Napier engine
Gloster VI racing seaplane with Napier engine, developed as a contestant for the 1929 Schneider Trophy. Date: circa 1929

GAME SHOW: TWENTY ONE. Charles Van Doren, right, a contestant on the game show Twenty One, with host Jack Barry, center, and another contestant, Vivienne Nearine

NYC: BEAUTY CONTEST, 1960. Miss New York City contestants Arleen Wilentz, Duane Fox, and Maureen Cody at a beauty contest. Photograph by Phil Stanziola, 1960

SPELLING BEE WINNER, 1939. Elizabeth Rice, 12-year-old eighth grade student from Worcester, Massachusettes, photographed with the plaque she received for winning the 1939 National Spelling Bee in

China, Chongqing Municipality, Wulong. Natural Rock Bridges Unesco World Heritage site

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"Unforgettable Moments: A Glimpse into the World of Contestants" Step back in time to August 1951, as we witness the exhilarating Tour De France. The contestants pedal with unwavering determination, pushing their limits amidst breathtaking landscapes. Travel even further back to the 19th century and immerse yourself in the intellectual battle of wits at the Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match. Minds clash on a chessboard, as contestants strategize every move to claim victory. In a different realm altogether, young men's eyes widen as they ogle contestants in a Miss Wet T-Shirt contest. Amidst laughter and cheers, these bold individuals showcase confidence while challenging societal norms. Join us on an artistic journey where Chloe-Jasmine Whichello captivates as both performer and model at Windmill Arts / Focal Edge Fashion Shoot. With grace and poise, she embodies elegance that leaves spectators spellbound. Witness Celine Dion's rise to stardom at just 20 years old when she represented Switzerland with her mesmerizing voice. This talented contestant would soon conquer hearts worldwide with her unparalleled talent. Meet Maria Stevens – a beauty queen hailing from Edgbaston – who reigns supreme as Miss Aston Villa at only 21 years old. Her regal charm exudes grace and charisma that captures everyone's attention effortlessly. Continuing her winning streak, Maria Stevens is crowned Miss Sandwell by last year's winner Debby Tarrant. These contests celebrate inner beauty alongside outward elegance, empowering women across boundaries. Take a step outside traditional competitions and delve into Congressman Robert L. Mouton practicing his Hog Calling on Washington Capitol Steps in 1937 (b/w photo). Unconventional yet captivating, this unique contest showcases diverse talents beyond expectations. Experience the grandeur of ancient Japan through the procession of wrestlers for a Fundraising Match (Kanjin ozumo dohyo-iri no zu).