Whitby Steampunk Weekend pictures as fans descend on town

The Whitby Steampunk Weekend XIX draws to a close today (February 8).

The event centres around Whitby Pavilion in West Cliff but the whole weekend provided ample opportunities for photos with some of the town’s incredible landscapes adding to the atmosphere.

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Steampunk fans have been seen on the promenades above the North Sea and in the trading hall filled with stands.

photo by Garry Hornby – The Press Camera Club (Image: Garry Hornby)

The Press Camera Club member Garry Hornby captured the essence of this year’s event with a series of images.

Live musical acts have covered the weekend with special guest appearances from stars of television and other speakers.

Funds have also been raised for Whitby and Scarborough Dog Rescue from fashion shows.

photo by Garry Hornby – The Press Camera Club (Image: Garry Hornby)

Steampunk emerged in the 1980s as a tongue‑in‑cheek sci‑fi label, imagining Victorian steam power driving futuristic tech.

Said to have roots in the works of fiction from the likes of Jules Verne and HG Wells, it has grown into a global subculture spanning literature, fashion, festivals and DIY “retro‑futurist” engineering.

The Whitby event is thought to be one of the largest gatherings in the UK.

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