Fish, Chips and Black Nail Polish (2019)
Whitby Goth Weekend is a biannual festival for the gothic subculture hosted in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Since 1994, thousands of people from across Britain have travelled to this small Yorkshire seaside town for the festival, which hosts live music at night and gothic events and markets during the day.
The festival holds importance as a time for members of the subculture from across the country to socialise and reunite. The event attracts not only Goths, but also members of other related subcultures - such as Steampumpks and cosplayers - and people who enjoy theatrical and gothic dress. The festival is held in Whitby due to its role as a location in, and the inspiration behind, much of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The town, its landmarks and its legends play a crucial role in the novel.
These images were shot on the 25th anniversary of Whitby Goth Weekend.
