Whitby Goth Weekend 2023: 14 photos show community’s dedication to 29-year-old goth event on Sunday as people in costumes brave rainy weather on streets of Yorkshire Coast town that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Hundreds of dedicated people dressed up in costumes turned up at Whitby Goth Weekend on Sunday despite the rainy weather - here are some of the highlights.

Published 30th Oct 2023, 09:56 BST

October Whitby Goth Weekend this year started on Friday, October 27 and its last day was held on Sunday, October 29.

There were more than 100 attendees - including a dog - who turned up on Sunday and came prepared with umbrellas.

Here are some of the best photos from the event on Sunday taken by PA photographer Danny Lawson.

A close up of a goth enthusiast dressed up for the event and shielding from the rain.

1. Whitby Goth Weekend 2023

A close up of a goth enthusiast dressed up for the event and shielding from the rain. Photo: Danny Lawson / PA

Hundreds of goths descend on the seaside town for the third day of the event despite the rainy weather.

2. Whitby Goth Weekend 2023

Hundreds of goths descend on the seaside town for the third day of the event despite the rainy weather. Photo: Danny Lawson / PA

A dog wearing a bowler hat attending the gothic-themed event.

3. Whitby Goth Weekend 2023

A dog wearing a bowler hat attending the gothic-themed event. Photo: Danny Lawson / PA

Visitors didn’t let the rainy weather deter them from getting dressed up and attending the event.

4. Whitby Goth Weekend 2023

Visitors didn’t let the rainy weather deter them from getting dressed up and attending the event. Photo: Danny Lawson / PA

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