In Pictures: Wacky whiskers at British Beard and Moustache Championships

Aarne Bielefeld attends the fourth British Beard and Moustache Championships (Danny Lawson/PA) Credit: PA Wire/PA Images

Beards and moustaches took centre stage at the fourth British Beard and Moustache Championships, held in Blackpool.

Maxwell Newton sported a hipster effort at the Empress Ballroom Credit: Danny Lawson/PA
Gilles Pollinen displayed a well-curled moustache Credit: Danny Lawson/PA
Stuart Barrie sported a sharp beard Credit: Danny Lawson/PA
Matthew Swain was dapper with a neat beard Credit: Danny Lawson/PA
Matt Wall’s effort was very patriotic Credit: Danny Lawson/PA
There were beards galore at the Championships Credit: Danny Lawson/PA
James Dyer straightens his moustache Credit: Danny Lawson/PA
Erwin Butsch stepped back in time Credit: Danny Lawson/PA
The Championships attracted people from all over the country Credit: Danny Lawson/PA
Russell Bristow went with the seaside theme Credit: Danny Lawson/PA
Norbert Topf made a triple effort Credit: Danny Lawson/PA