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Fort hosts Steampunks for Yuletide weekend

News imageHelen Moore’s Art and Photography Four women dressed in steampunk fashion, wearing metal round goggles, and elaborately decorated top hatsHelen Moore’s Art and Photography
News imageHelen Moore’s Art and Photography A woman with red hair is dressed in a thick black coat with white fur trim. On her head is a large green hat decorated with five half-melted candles, red berries and holly. On her arm is a large red ribbon with small baubles, holly and red berries attached to it.Helen Moore’s Art and Photography
Weymouth Steampunk Yuletide Weekend was held at Nothe Fort and at venues in the town.
The Yuletide-themed event saw outfits blending Victorian science fiction with festive flourishes.

Weymouth was awash with elaborate costumes when the seaside town hosted a Steampunk Yuletide weekend.

Victoriana met science fiction for the three-day gathering at Nothe Fort and at venues in the town centre from Friday to Sunday.

Hosted by We Are Weymouth and Ministry of Steampunk South, the event included a market, cabaret and a procession through the town.

Circus performers, poets and comedians provided entertainment along with music from Durnovaria Silver band, Major Blunder and the Weymouth Park Community Choir, among others.

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