WHITBY Steampunk Festival was celebrated at the weekend.

Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy genres and incorporates designs and clothing inspired by the 19th century steam age. 

The Northern Echo:

A portrait of the fantasy character known as Thaddeus attending the Whitby Steampunk Weekend in Whitby, Yorkshire. Picture: PA

The event was held at the Whitby Pavilion on Saturday, Febraury 4 and Sunday, February 5.

These are just some of the sights that caught the Press Association's photographer Danny Lawson's eye.

The Northern Echo:

A portrait of Imogen Barrett-Powell, eight, attending the Whitby Steampunk Weekend in Whitby, Yorkshire. Picture: PA