Irene Burns, Carnival Queen 1937
Irene had already been named ‘Miss Skelmersdale’ and ‘Miss Personality’ before she was chosen as the Carnival Queen in 1937. She was crowned by George Formby in the year that he made his famous Isle of Man TT film ‘No Limits’.
I am sure this was my Nans best mate if I am right they lived on Elmstead there back garden ran at the back of my nans, Also was a swimming coach and founder of West Bank swimming club. lovely lady