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Whitby Steampunk Weekend: Amazing outfits caught on camera

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Hundreds of people have taken part in the Whitby Steampunk Weekend.

Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy literature, which commonly features some aspect of steam-powered machinery.

The bi-annual event in North Yorkshire is thought to be one of the largest steampunk gatherings in the UK.

Attendees in eye-catching outfits converged on the town’s pavilion, promenade and beaches on Saturday and Sunday.

Steampunks attend the Whitby Weekend, in Whitby, Yorkshire.
Karen and John Austin enjoy a walk on the North Yorkshire coastal resort’s sands
Steampunks attend the Whitby Weekend, in Whitby, Yorkshire.
The event attracts not just those who wish to dress up, but also those who just want to see the spectacle
Steampunks attend the Whitby Weekend, in Whitby, Yorkshire.
Those taking part invest both time and money in their costumes
Steampunks attend the Whitby Weekend, in Whitby, Yorkshire.
This group were snapped near the town’s pavilion
Emma Parfett and Shaun Smith paddle in the sea during the Whitby Steampunk Weekend
Emma Parfett and Shaun Smith cool off with a paddle in the bracing North Sea
Steampunks attend the Whitby Weekend, in Whitby, Yorkshire.
Whitby’s trademark beach huts contrast with the darker colours worn by many Steampunk aficionados

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