Miss British Reinforced Concrete

The title was supposed to be bestowed on an employee of British Reinforced Concrete, but it was given to non-employee Nanette Keay by mistake:

"Just as the contest was starting some of the men pushed me into the line for a joke.
"They wouldn't let me leave and so I had to walk past the judges. I was absolutely astonished at winning."

Despite not being an official contestant, they let her keep the title.

Glasgow Daily Record - Apr 6, 1953

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Posted By: Alex - Thu Mar 28, 2024
Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests | 1940s

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Miss Ersatz British Reinforced Concrete

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