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1. • Association with Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula”

     • The Whitby Goth Weekend is held in Whitby because of its association with Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula”. The author stayed in Whitby in 1890 and was inspired by the town’s Gothic architecture and the local folklore surrounding the area’s history with witchcraft and the supernatural.
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     Whitby Goth Weekend, A Celebration Of All Things Gothic

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   Why is the Goth festival held in Whitby?

   • Whitby was chosen as the festival's host town due to its association with Dracula Thirty years since the seaside town hosted its first Goth Weekend, Whitby is still a "safe and accepting" place, say regular visitors to the festival.

   'This town is where goths feel safe and accepted'

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   What is the Whitby Goth Weekend?

   • The Whitby Goth Weekend, which is held twice a year, in April and October, is attended by goths, punks, steampunks and followers of other subcultures. It features an alternative market with over 100 stalls. The weekend also sees the return of the Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival for the first time in four years during the spring.

   Whitby Goth Weekend celebrations under way - BBC

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   What is a 'Gothic gathering' in Whitby?

   • Held annually in April and October, the gothic gathering began in 1994 and now attracts large crowds to Whitby's cobbled streets. Inspired by the town's association with Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, it started out as a one-off meeting of pen-friends in The Elsinore pub.

   'This town is where goths feel safe and accepted'

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   Why do Goths come to Whitby?

   • “The reason the goths like to come to Whitby, especially this time of the year, is it’s atmospheric," he said. Dr Crank, who also holds Halloween walks and a Dracula-themed tour, added: “You get goths from all over the world coming to Whitby, we welcome them all.

   'This town is where goths feel safe and accepted'

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   How much is the Gothic festival worth?

   • The festival took place from Friday to Sunday and included more than 100 traders selling gothic-themed goods. The event often attracts thousands of visitors to the seaside town and is said to be worth about £1m to the local economy.

   Whitby Goth Weekend sees darkness descend on seaside town

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   What do Goths wear?

   • The town has become a magnet for goths who express themselves in extravagant outfits inspired by Victoriana, Steampunk, Cybergoth and Romanticism. The most popular colour choice for the contemporary subculture is black, but visitors do also opt for a different colour palette, with many attendees swathed in red.

   Whitby Goth Weekend sees darkness descend on seaside town

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3. the-yorkshireman.com › whitby-goth-festivalWhitby’s Weird & Wonderful Goth Weekend Is Back This Weekend

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   Oct 29, 2024 · The bi-annual event is back with its spring weekend. You can celebrate the Gothic culture with two nights of live bands and a weekend of alternative trade stalls at both Whitby Leisure Centre and Whitby Brunswick Centre. Credit: Whitby Goth Festival. The event is a bi-annual one, which usually takes place in April and October.

4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesWhitby Goth Weekend: The town where a subculture feels safe

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   Oct 26, 2024 · 27 October 2024. Thirty years since the seaside town hosted its first Goth Weekend, Whitby is still a "safe and accepting" place, say regular visitors to the festival. Held annually in April and ...

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6. www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk › news53 pictures from biannual Whitby Goth Weekend 2024

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   2 days ago · The seaside town was filled with all manner of people dressed in intricate costumes, scary masks, and gothic attire for the biannual Whitby Goth Weekend from November 1-3. Described as one of the world’s “premier Goth events” by organisers the alternative festival was first held in 1994 as a small meet-up of Goths and has since spiralled in popularity.

7. theblogginggoth.com › 2024/11/04 › thirty-years-ofThirty Years of Whitby Goth Weekend | The Blogging Goth

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   2 days ago · I was thinly parodied in a notorious blog about the vicious and petty internecine battles that have marred the history of Whitby and its goth festival – a dubious yet hilarious badge of honour. And finally, ultimately, I was married seven years after meeting a woman in Whitby and spending a fascinating weekend finding out all about her, and us, against the backdrop of a goth holiday by the sea.

8. www.bbc.com › news › uk-england-york-north-yorkshireWhitby Goth Weekend sees darkness descend on seaside town - BBC

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   Oct 30, 2023 · Hundreds of goths and steampunk fans descended on Whitby. A North Yorkshire seaside town has welcomed hundreds of goths to its rain-soaked streets. The Whitby Goth Weekend was inspired by the...

9. www.bbc.com › news › uk-england-york-north-yorkshireWhitby Goth Weekend celebrations under way - BBC

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   Apr 29, 2023 · The Whitby Goth Weekend, which is held twice a year, in April and October, is attended by goths, punks, steampunks and followers of other subcultures. It features an alternative market with...

10. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-york-northWhitby Goth Weekend sees darkness descend on seaside town - BBC

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    Oct 30, 2023 · 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.