There was fierce competition for the title of Friends of Furness Hospitals Carnival Queen in the year 1989 in Barrow.
The Imperial Hotel on Cornwallis Street, Barrow, was the venue for that year’s preliminary round of judging.
The age limit was lowered to 17 at the time and judging was to select seven young women to take part in the final at the Cemetery Cottages Club on Schneider Road, Barrow.
While each lady waited their turn, they learnt that some of their fellow contestants were only there because “they fancied” giving it a go.
Two friends who had entered separately surprised each other while waiting.