Miss World Collection

Miss UK 1964, Ann Sidney, Crowned Miss World 1964, during finale at The Lyceum Ballroom, London, Thursday 12th November 1964

The winner Miss Australia, Belinda Green. December 1972 72-11295-005

Bob Hope crowns Miss World, Jennifer Hosten in December 1970 01 / 12 / 1970
Bob Hope crowns Miss World, Jennifer Hosten in December 1970 01/12/1970

Julia and Eric Morley, British TV host and the founder of the Miss World pageant and Come Dancing TV programme, attending a press reception at the Britannia Hotel, London

Miss UK, Della Dolan, aged 20 from Grimsby, prepares for next months MIss World contest at a Marbella hideaway. 25th October 1982

Miss United Kingdom 1982 Della Dolan. 25th August 1982

Penelope Plummer, newly crowned winner of Miss World 1968, pictured on her first day, in the company of police officers E666 & E155 at the Seal Cleaning Company

Lynda Carter, Nov 1972 Miss World Contestants 1972

Miss World 1972 winner Miss Australia Belinda Green

Miss World Beauty Competition at the Royal Albert Hall, London, Friday 20th November 1970, Jennifer Hosten from Grenada is crowned Miss World 1970

Miss World visits the Excel Bowl in Middlesbrough. Circa 1971

Miss World 1958, Penelope Anne Coelen, makes her first appearance as a fashion model, 17th November 1958

Newly crowned Miss World 1958, Penelope Anne Coelen, who represented South Africa, pictured in her sports car, London, 14th October 1958

18-year-old Marita Lindahl of Finland is awarded the title of MIss World 1957 at the Lyceum Ballroom. 14th October 1957

Miss World contestants go for a swim at the Butlins Hotel, Margate. The girls are relaxing before the final tomorrow. 13th October 1957

Reita Faria, Miss India, is crowned Miss World 1966. 17th November 1966

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

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

Newly crowned Miss World 1964, Ann Sidney of the United Kingdom, wakes up in her Waldorf Hotel bedroom to face the cameras, London, 13th November 1964

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

Margot Schmalzriedt, Miss Germany, semi finalist in Miss World 1968, held at Lyceum Theatre, London, 14th November 1968

Engelbert Humperdinck meets Miss World Contestants 15th November 1970

Kicki Hakansson, Miss Sweden, crowned first Miss World at the Festival of Britain Miss World beauty content in London, pictured 23rd July 1951

Contestants hoping to be crowned Miss World 1980. Miss Germany - Gabriella Brum, November 1980

Miss World, 1972: Belinda Green: 20 year old Belinda Green, a blonde haired, blue eyed, model from Australia, won the Miss World Contest. Belindas favourite hobby is cooking

Lynda Carter 1972 Miss World Contestants 1972 wearing swim-suits in London

The winner Miss Australia Belinda Green with miss Israel (left) and miss Norway (right). December 1972 72-11295-006

Miss World, 1972: Belinda Green: 20 year old Belinda Green, a blonde haired, blue eyed, model from Australia, won the Miss World Contest. Belindas favourite hobby is cooking

Miss World 1958 winner Miss South Africa Penelope Ann Coelen Penny Coelen. Miss World 1958 Winners

Miss World 1979 winner Gina Swainson Miss Bermuda

Prince Philip meets Miss World Gina Swainson from Bermuda in Jersey Accompanied by Julia Morley, the organiser of the Miss World competition, and runnerup Caroly Seaward. 18th November 1979

Miss World 1970 Competition at the Royal Albert Hall, London, is disrupted by members of the Womens Liberation Movement, Friday 20th November 1970

Cliff Richard and Catherine Loh, 19 years, who is Miss Malaysia. Catherine Loh is in London for the Miss World Contest. She turned down a lunch date with the Duke of Bedford at Woburn Abbey

Jennifer Hosten, Miss World 1970, pictured in Newcastle, 10th January 1970

England captain Bobby Moore is pictured his own World Cup team in full England strip

1958 Miss World Beauty Contestants pictured during rehearsals, Lyceum Theatre, London, 6th October 1958

The Miss World contestants were entertained to lunch at the House of Commons today. Their host was Sir Stephen Macadden, M.P. for Southend. Before lunch they posed for pictures outside St

Five MIss World girls dressed how they would have looked if they entered the first ever contest, held 31 years ago

Contestants for Miss World 1964, Beauty Competition, Photo-call, Friday 6th November 1964

Cherry Nuz Rodriguez, Miss Venezuela & Kathleen Winstanley, Miss United Kingdom, attend dinner hosted by the Variety Club of Great Britain, and held at the Savoy Hotel, London, 11th November 1968

Miss World Contestants, photocall in Trafalgar Square, London, 8th November 1968

Miss Australia, Penelope Plummer, at teh Jolly Boarman in London, 10th November 1968

Miss World 1968, held at Lyceum Theatre, London, 14th November 1968. Winner, Penelope Plummer, Miss Australia

Miss World, Belinda Green on a visit to Tyneside on 10th January, 1973

Miss World, Belinda Green during a fashion shoot for the Evening Chronicle on a visit to Tyneside on 10th January, 1973

Miss World Contestants in traditional dress, at the Royal Albert Hall, 27th November 1969

Newly crowned Miss World Eva Rueber Staier, receives a goodbye reception at the Picaddilly Hotel in London, 29th November 1969

Kicki Hakansson (centre), Miss Sweden, crowned first Miss World at the Festival of Britain Miss World beauty content in London, pictured 27th July 1951

Pop singer Kenny Lynch with Elaine Miscall, New Zealands entrant to the Miss World contest

Pop singer Kenny Lynch with Elaine Miscall, New Zealands entrant to the Miss World contest. They met at the Waldordt Hotel. 30th October 1963

You beaut! Miss Australia is top of the world: An Australian girl who once arrived penniless in London looking for a job was crowned Miss World last night

Miss World 1972 entrants from the left Miss South Africa Miss Belgium(in towel) Miss Australia Miss United States Miss Norway and Miss Finland

Miss World entrants Back row L to R Miss Austria Miss Germany Miss Switzerland Miss Norway Miss South Africa Miss Canada Miss Finland Miss Australia Miss Paraguay Middle row Miss Hong Kong Miss

Miss World Contestants November 1972

The winner Miss Australia. December 1972 72-11295-003

The winner Miss Australia. December 1972 72-11295-004

Penelope Coelen wins the Miss World Competition 1958. Miss World 1958 Winners

"Miss Canada", 21 year old Jacqui Perring from Ontario arrived at Heathrow
" Miss Canada", 21 year old Jacqui Perring from Ontario arrived at Heathrow Airport today for the Miss World competition. November 1969 Z10927-001

Miss Australia, Stefane Meurer (20) held her 21st birthday party today at the Waldorf Hotel

Miss World, alias Eva Rueber-Staier - Miss Austria 20, arrived back in London Airport this afternoon but this time bringing with her fiancee Dr. Peter Stark (29) - a Dr. of Law. December 1969 Z11744

"Miss World"the beauty championship of the world is approaching fast
" Miss World" the beauty championship of the world is approaching fast

The "Miss World"contestants seen here arriving daily at Heathrow Airport to
The " Miss World" contestants seen here arriving daily at Heathrow Airport to take part in the " Miss World" competition. Miss Malta, Mary Brincat at the airport (white fur coat)

The "Miss World"contestants arriving daily at Heathrow Airport to take part in
The " Miss World" contestants arriving daily at Heathrow Airport to take part in the " Miss World" competition

The "Miss World"contestants seen here arriving at Heathrow Airport to take
The " Miss World" contestants seen here arriving at Heathrow Airport to take part in the " Miss World" competition

The "Miss World"contestants arriving at Heathrow Airport to take part in
The " Miss World" contestants arriving at Heathrow Airport to take part in the " Miss World" competition. Pictured at the airport, " Miss France" Suzanne Angly (boots)

Miss World Anneline Kriel of South Africa at Heathrow airport. January 1975 75-00293-001

The "Miss World"contestants arriving at Heathrow Airport to take part in
The " Miss World" contestants arriving at Heathrow Airport to take part in the " Miss World" competition

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"Miss World: A Legacy of Beauty and Grace" Julia and Eric Morley, the visionary British TV host and founders of the Miss World pageant, have created a global platform that celebrates beauty, intelligence, and cultural diversity. Since its inception in 1951, this prestigious competition has captivated audiences worldwide. As contestants from all corners of the globe prepare for next month's Miss World contest, we meet Della Dolan, Miss UK. Hailing from Grimsby at just 20 years old, she embodies grace and poise as she readies herself to represent her country on an international stage. Looking back at history, we remember Belinda Green - crowned Miss Australia in December 1972. Her radiant smile captured hearts around the world as she claimed the coveted title. The image of her victory remains etched in our memories – a symbol of triumph and beauty. But it was not only Belinda who left an indelible mark on the pageant's history. Penelope Anne Coelen made waves as Miss World 1958 when she stepped onto the runway for her first appearance as a fashion model. Her elegance set new standards for future contestants to aspire to. Beyond glamorous gowns and dazzling smiles lies camaraderie among these remarkable women. At Butlins Hotel in Margate, we witness moments of joy as Miss World contestants come together for a refreshing swim – united by their shared experiences during this extraordinary journey. Throughout the years, many deserving candidates have graced this illustrious stage. Ann Sidney stands out amongst them; crowned Miss UK in 1964 before claiming the ultimate title later that year at The Lyceum Ballroom finale. Her reign marked a significant milestone in both British and global beauty pageant history. The legacy continues with each passing year; hopefuls like Gabriella Brum vie for their chance to be crowned Miss World 1980 – representing their respective countries with pride and determination.