Organisers are warning goths and steampunks to leave their swords and guns at home as they invade a northern seaside town for Goth Weekend.
Attendees have been told to leave prop swords, fake guns, and even water pistols at home to prevent a ‘catastrophic’ accident at the Whitby Goth Weekend, taking place from May 1–3.
While the biannual festival is famous for its elaborate Victorian-inspired attire and macabre tributes to Bram Stoker’s Dracula, officials are prioritising public safety over sartorial flair.
Safety concerns are amplified by the town’s isolation as organisers noted that with the nearest A&E and police station 45 minutes away, any
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