Whitby Goth Weekend draws visitors from across UK

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Whitby Goth Weekend, held twice yearly in the North Yorkshire coastal town, has drawn gothic culture fans from across the UK and beyond.

Whitby Goth Weekend, the bi-annual celebration held every spring and autumn, transforms the North Yorkshire coastal town into a haven for fans of gothic culture. Visitors arrive from across the UK and beyond to attend the event, which began on Friday 30 October and concludes today.

Founded in 1994, the event began when Jo Hampshire placed an advert in NME magazine inviting fellow goths to gather in Whitby around Halloween. She invited 40 of her pen pals to The Elsinore Inn, close to the town centre. Since then, it has grown into a major international event and is now regarded as one of the most famous gothic gatherings in the world.

The event attracts photographers and style enthusiasts. Members of The Press Camera Club have documented the weekend's festivities, whilst a dedicated Facebook group captures the inventiveness and style showcased on Whitby's streets. Attendees travel from across the country to participate, with some returning visitors saying they have made lasting friendships at previous events.

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• Yorkshire coastal town transformed into Gothic havenWhitby Goth Weekend, the bi-annual celebration held every spring and autumn, transforms the town into a haven for fans of gothic culture, with visitors arriving from across the UK and beyond.York Press · 1 Nov, 10:50
• Yorkshire coastal town transformed into Gothic havenWhitby Goth Weekend, the bi-annual celebration held every spring and autumn, transforms the town into a haven for fans of gothic culture, with visitors arriving from across the UK and beyond.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 1 Nov, 10:50

In this story: Whitby · Jo Hampshire · The Elsinore Inn · North Yorkshire · NME

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