Despite the weather, amazing costumes were out in force. In these pictures, YP photographer Simon Hulme and PA photographer Danny Lawson capture the best of the action:

9. People attend the Whitby Goth Weekend in Whitby, Yorkshire, as hundreds of goths descend on the seaside town where Bram Stoker found inspiration for 'Dracula' after staying in the town in 1890. Picture date: Sunday October 30, 2022.
People attend the Whitby Goth Weekend in Whitby, Yorkshire, as hundreds of goths descend on the seaside town where Bram Stoker found inspiration for 'Dracula' after staying in the town in 1890. Picture date: Sunday October 30, 2022. Photo: Danny Lawson

10. People attend the Whitby Goth Weekend in Whitby, Yorkshire, as hundreds of goths descend on the seaside town where Bram Stoker found inspiration for 'Dracula' after staying in the town in 1890. Picture date: Sunday October 30, 2022.
People attend the Whitby Goth Weekend in Whitby, Yorkshire, as hundreds of goths descend on the seaside town where Bram Stoker found inspiration for 'Dracula' after staying in the town in 1890. Picture date: Sunday October 30, 2022. Photo: Danny Lawson

11. Whitby Goth Festival. Kai Pickard is pictured at the festival.. Picture by Simon Hulme 29th October 2022
Whitby Goth Festival. Kai Pickard is pictured at the festival.. Picture by Simon Hulme 29th October 2022 Photo: Simon Hulme

12. Whitby Goth Festival. Noi Dennis pictured on the steps at WhitbyPicture by Simon Hulme 29th October 2022
Whitby Goth Festival. Noi Dennis pictured on the steps at WhitbyPicture by Simon Hulme 29th October 2022 Photo: Simon Hulme

