Dubbed the ‘Crufts of the pigeon world’, the British Homing World Show of the Year made a full return, after being badly hit by bird flu in 2023.
Pigeon-fanciers flocked from far and wide to enter their birds for a chance to win ‘Best in Show’, ‘Best Racing Pigeon’, ‘Best Show Racer’ and, most importantly, the 'Supreme Champion' of the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Now in its 53rd year, the two-day extravaganza, was also filled with trade stands, auctions, groups and organisations on display, and an area for young pigeon fanciers to find out more about breeding and competing birds.
The first British Homing World Show of The Year was hosted at the Doncaster Racecourse Complex in 1972, and it has now grown to become one of the biggest calendar events for people who breed and race pigeons.
To find out more about the event, or the winners for each class, visit the official website.
1. Harry Rees with daughter Reeva, two, enjoy the show.
Enjoying the show Photo: Michelle Adamson
2. John Bell with grandson Jaxon, one, and their prize-winning pigeon.
Baby likes this pigeon Photo: Michelle Adamson
3. Pigeon fanciers flocked to The British Homing World - Show of the Year, a two-day event at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
Best in class Photo: Michelle Adamson
4. Pigeon fanciers flocked to The British Homing World - Show of the Year, a two-day event at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
Champion pigeons Photo: Michelle Adamson
5. Mike Brennan checks one of his pigeons from Royal Oak Loft.
Pigeon fanciers Photo: Michelle Adamson
6. Graham Watson with some of the pigeons up for auction.
In the bidding Photo: Michelle Adamson