Victorian times with a twist for Steampunk Festival held at Blists Hill - PICTURES and VIDEO
The power of punk - Victoriana was fused with industrial heritage and fantasy for an event celebrating a museum's anniversary.
Blists Hill was transformed for the museum's first ever Steampunk Festival this weekend.
The fantastical ‘Town that Never Was’ day and evening event took over the Ironbridge Gorge Museum.
A neo-Victorian scientific fantasy, steampunk is all about mixing the old and new.
It re-imagines today’s technology powered by 19th century steam.
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As well as a chance to dress up, the weekend included an exhibition of steampunk art, costumes and sculptures with some of the artists present to explain their work and give tips on creating similar pieces at home.
Artists featured included Karen Grover, TV costume designer and award winning steampunk creator, Peter Harrow, winner of four steampunk art medals, and local steampunk artist Mark Goodman.
Throughout the day guests can also discover more about the origins of steampunk from fashion designers, authors and artists who will be giving fascinating talks around the recreated Victorian Town.
People travelled from far and wide for the event including Manchester and Cambridge.
