Described as a “rather splendid affair” Whitby’s annual Steampunk Weekend took place once again at Whitby Pavilion this weekend just gone.
Offering activities, presentations, workshops and demonstrations, the weekend has been running since 2017 and is reportedly one of the largest Steampunk gatherings in the UK.
Read more: PICTURES: fantastic photos of Whitby Steampunk Festival
Those attending are usually dressed to the Steampunk theme, wearing beautifully crafted dresses and hats to enjoy festivities that included a summer ball.
Here are a few pictures of some attendees dressed to the nines who submitted their snaps to The Northern Echo Camera Club.
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould. (Image: ANN NEWBOULD)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould. (Image: ANN NEWBOULD)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould. (Image: ANN NEWBOULD)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould. (Image: ANN NEWBOULD)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould. (Image: ANN NEWBOULD)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould. (Image: ANN NEWBOULD)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould. (Image: ANN NEWBOULD)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Ann Newbould. (Image: ANN NEWBOULD)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Julie Griffiths.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Julie Griffiths.")
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Julie Griffiths.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Julie Griffiths.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Julie Griffiths. (Image: JULIE GRIFFITHS)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Julie Griffiths.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Julie Griffiths.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Julie Griffiths. (Image: JULIE GRIFFITHS)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Julie Griffiths.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Julie Griffiths.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Julie Griffiths. (Image: JULIE GRIFFITHS)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross. (Image: VICKY ROSS)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross. (Image: VICKY ROSS)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross. (Image: VICKY ROSS)
![The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross.]( "The Northern Echo: Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross.")
Attendees dressed to impress, taken by Vicky Ross. (Image: VICKY ROSS)
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