Every October, the English seaside town of Whitby transforms into a page taken right out of a Bram Stoker novel. All types of subcultures—from goths clad in 19th-century corsets and bustles to ...

Once again, fans of gothic subculture made their bi-annual trip to the seaside to show off their famous costumes and fashion sense – as well as meet other like-minded people. The festival, which ...

Organisers of the Whitby Goth Weekend have banned prop weapons, including swords, fake guns and water pistols, to prevent potential accidents and alarm. The move follows concerns over the town’s ...

Thousands of people in a vast array of costumes have descended on North Yorkshire again for the twice-yearly Whitby Goth Weekend. The event is world-renowned celebrating goth music, culture, and ...

A North Yorkshire seaside town has welcomed hundreds of goths to its rain-soaked streets. The Whitby Goth Weekend was inspired by the town's association with Bram Stoker's gothic novel Dracula. It ...

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