Miss England Collection

Miss England Beauty Competition 1969, the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 16th May 1969. Myra Van Heck is crowned Miss England 1969

The Miss England 1978, featuring Patricia Morgan (front row 10th from left) line up takes place at The Lyceum Ballroom, 4th April 1978

A group onboard sea sled Miss England, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White in his experimental 45-foot power sledge, Miss England, 3 Sept 1922. Miss England was built of wood by the Cowes firm of S.E. Saunders in 1921

Miss England Beauty Competition 1968, the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 26th April 1968. Jennifer Lowe Summers is crowned Miss England 1968

Miss United Kingdom 1982 Della Dolan with Miss Belfast Alison Smith and Miss Chichester Anne Jackson. 25th August 1982

Miss England competition. 1972

Miss England Beauty Competition 1968, rehearsals at the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 26th April 1968. Pictured, Miss Manchester Jennifer Lowe Summers

Sea sled Miss England at mooring, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White in his experimental 45-foot power sledge, Miss England, 3 Sept 1922. Miss England was built of wood by the Cowes firm of S.E. Saunders in 1921

Sea sled Miss England under way, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White in his experimental 45-foot power sledge, Miss England, 3 Sept 1922. Miss England was built of wood by the Cowes firm of S.E. Saunders in 1921

Sea sled Miss England at anchor, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White in his experimental 45-foot power sledge, Miss England, 3 Sept 1922. Miss England was built of wood by the Cowes firm of S.E. Saunders in 1921

Miss Muriel Oxford is carried over the snow by a young man. 1937

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From sea sleds to beauty queens, a rich history spanning decades. In 1922, the Kirk & Sons of Cowes created the iconic sea sled Miss England, capturing the thrill and adventure of the open waters. Fast forward to 1968, where the Lyceum Ballroom in London became a stage for stunning contestants vying for the title Beauty Competition. The competition continued to dazzle in subsequent years, with Patricia Morgan making her mark in 1978 as she stood proudly among her fellow competitors. The sea sled Miss England remained an enduring symbol throughout these years, whether at mooring or under way - a testament to its timeless elegance and craftsmanship by Kirk & Sons of Cowes. As we journeyed into 1972 and beyond, more talented women graced the stage of this prestigious competition, showcasing their grace and poise. Notably in 1982, Della Dolan was crowned Miss United Kingdom alongside Alison Smith from Belfast - two shining beauty and intelligence combined. Through it all, it has celebrated both maritime excellence and feminine allure - forever etching its name in history.