Thousands have arrived at Whitby Goth Weekend, ready to celebrate the sub culture in their elaborate outfits and striking makeup.
Billed as “one of the world’s premier goth events”, it brings people together twice a year to enjoy live music, socialise and shop.
The Whitby Goth Weekend was started in 1994 by Jo Hampshire, who arranged for 40 goth-loving pen pals to meet at the Elsinore Pub.
It is believed that Whitby was chosen because it provided a key source of inspiration for Bram Stoker when he wrote the gothic novel, Dracula, in the 1890s.
The festival used to be held just once a year until it became a twice-yearly event in 1997, taking place in April and October.
The Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival also returned to Whitby this weekend, for the first time in four years.
The line-up includes headline sets from Bradford band New Model Army and Cold Cave.
Here are some of the best photographs from the second day of Whitby Goth Weekend.
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Thousands have descended on the seaside town for the goth festival, in their elaborate outfits and striking makeup. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
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Participants in costume pose for a photo while attending the biannual Whitby Goth Weekend. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
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The festival brings together thousands of goths and alternative lifestyle fans from the UK and around the world for a weekend of music, dancing and shopping. Photo: PAUL ELLIS