Filey, North Yorkshire.
(...although it could be either 1818 or 2118).
Set in an alternative universe, Steampunk is a sub branch of the Goths. The idea is that the world remains visibly Edwardian but technology has continued to develop, with the source of power and energy being steam, clockwork and valve based electricity.
Basically, it's a good excuse to dress in a manner that would normally get you beaten up in the street with fellow like minded eccentrics.
They like to be photographed, even by themselves.
A rather good Steampunk style concept album (a triple!) is ''The Clockwork Fable'' by Gandalf's Fist.
Well worth a listen and a purchase...
As part of the festival, there were tank driving/riding experiences on the beach. The tanks were actually APC's and were unloaded in the morning whilst the tide was going out.
In the centre of Filey, for no particular reason, was parked a rather sturdy car. Not sure it was particularly Steampunk, although it was of that style. It seemed to be a trans desert rally type vehicle.
Not sure what the connection is with Steampunk or desert rallying.
Filey also has a bit of Rock 'n Roll history buried away. The Hylands Hotel is now a residential nursing home. In the 1960's it was used for a night by The Beatles following their concert in nearby Scarborough.
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