Whitby Steampunk Weekend 2023: The best photos from the Whitby goth event as dressed up guests explore the Yorkshire coast

Whitby Steampunk Weekend celebrates all that the Yorkshire coast town has to offer that has inspired writers and artists alike.

Published 12th Feb 2023, 16:24 BST

Updated 13th Feb 2023, 10:29 BST

The Whitby event attracts thousands of elaborately dressed visitors every year and events are held indoors within the beautiful Whitby Pavilion.

Whitby Steampunk Weekend was first established in 2017 and is now considered one of the largest steampunk gatherings in the country.

Yorkshire Post photographer Tony Johnson attended the event and took lots of photos.

Angie Fyfe photographed at Whitby Steampunk Weekend.

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Angie Fyfe photographed at Whitby Steampunk Weekend. Photo: Tony Johnson

Richard Hill at Whitby beach.

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Richard Hill at Whitby beach. Photo: Tony Johnson

A couple dressed up for Whitby Steampunk Weekend are pictured sitting on a bench overlooking the beach.

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A couple dressed up for Whitby Steampunk Weekend are pictured sitting on a bench overlooking the beach. Photo: Tony Johnson

Mal Grassam, Phyllis Lampard, Gill Grassam and Stan Lampard walking through the town of Whitby during the Steampunk Weekend event.

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Mal Grassam, Phyllis Lampard, Gill Grassam and Stan Lampard walking through the town of Whitby during the Steampunk Weekend event. Photo: Tony Johnson

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