Nostalgia 1969 - Young Lesley from Leasingham pipped at the post to appear in Miss Anglia TV beauty contest

By The Newsroom

Published 6th Jul 2018, 11:36 BST

Updated 16th Jul 2018, 17:12 BST

Looking back to June 1969, we find a successful young hairstylist from Leasingham making a name for herself in the beauty contest circuit in the area.

Lesley Jones, having figured in a number of other local contests, came second in the Miss Boston contest, only just being beaten by a Boston girl.

Hairstylist Lesley Jones of Leasingham, pictured stood behind the winner, having come second in the Miss Boston contest of the Miss Anglia beauty competition. EMN-180629-104425001

placeholder image — Hairstylist Lesley Jones of Leasingham, pictured stood behind the winner, having come second in the Miss Boston contest of the Miss Anglia beauty competition. EMN-180629-104425001

The contest at the time fed into the prestigious Miss Anglia contest that would be televised on Anglia TV.

Apparently Lesley said she entered it ‘for a lark’ and won a £10 prize.

Where is Lesley now? Did she go on to win any more contests?

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