Stunning photographs showed incredible costumes as they walked the cobbled lanes of the town which featured in Dracula.
Photographer Richard Ponter captured the best of the action on Saturday:
5. Nikola Steve Kelly and Darrel on West Cliff
Whitby Goths ..Nikola Steve Kelly and Darrel on West Cliff . pic Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
6. Fun times on West Cliff
Whitby Goths ..Fun times on West Cliff . pic Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
7. Catwoman and Batman arrive at the Goth Festival
Whitby Goths .Catwoman and Batman arrive at the Goth Festival . pic Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
8. Taking a break Kitten and Richard tend to Betsy's wings
Whitby Goths . Taking a break Kitten and Richard tend to Betsy's wings.. . pic Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
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