Gurners grimace in championship face-off

It was hideous faces galore at the World Gurning Championships at the Egremont Crab Fair.

The rules have changed little over the years and are quite simple - to impress the judges, you must distort your face as much as humanly possible.

Founded in 1267, the Crab Fair is the biggest date in the historical Cumbrian market town's calendar.

Prospective gurners sign up on the night, then take to the stage in front of hundreds of people to present their work.

Video produced by Alex Challies & Adam Clarkson.