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Steampunks mash Victorian attire with futuristic technology as they descend on a [tr]
UK Daily Mail ^ | November 24, 2018 | Charlie Bayliss

Posted on 11/25/2018 5:37:51 AM PST by C19fan

Hundreds of Steampunk fans have gathered in the quiet Yorkshire town of Haworth today for the annual gathering to celebrate the sub-culture. Revellers spared no expense on dressing up for the occasion, as fans of the science fiction sub-genre were pictured wearing Victorian-style clothing with a steam-powered twist. The culture is inspired by industrialised 19th century civilisation but comes with a metallic, retro technological addition to the clothing.

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TOPICS: Books/Literature; History
KEYWORDS: haworth; steampunk; unitedkingdom; victorian; yorkshire
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To: VanDeKoik

Eh. I don’t see the harm in it. I would rather see this kind of thing than young people dressing in ghetto gear, or spandex with hooves on their hands and a unicorn horn on their heads...


21 posted on 11/25/2018 7:21:42 AM PST by rlmorel (Leftists: They believe in the "Invisible Hand" only when it is guided by government.)
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To: NRx

Modern recreations of tintype photos are too clean to not be noticed as modern.


22 posted on 11/25/2018 7:24:48 AM PST by Spacetrucker (George Washington didn't use his freedom of speech to defeat the British - HE SHOT THEM .. WITH GUNS)
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To: C19fan

At least they like to be thoughtful about what they wear...wearable themed art..creative stuff....certainly beats people bragging about what brand they are wearing...


23 posted on 11/25/2018 7:38:37 AM PST by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and diamonds, and harder to find.)
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To: NRx

Very tasteful. I wish more people of box sexes would make an effort to look tidy and dignified.


24 posted on 11/25/2018 7:39:08 AM PST by Tax-chick (Ask me about my Marine!)
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To: Lisbon1940

Someone should knock some reality into these punks

I thought the outfits were really neat, most “punks” looked 60+ why do you want to hurt/punish them? As a kid I was fascinated in that stuff - I think because of the Jules Verne books.


25 posted on 11/25/2018 7:42:11 AM PST by Jolla
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To: C19fan

When I was young, we would buy fancy 1940’s zoot suits from the second hand store for next to nothing and go dancing at the Roxy


26 posted on 11/25/2018 7:46:59 AM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Moonmad27

bookmark


27 posted on 11/25/2018 7:47:21 AM PST by GOP Poet
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To: Lisbon1940

Are you into fascism these days? Sure sounds like it.


28 posted on 11/25/2018 7:47:27 AM PST by BipolarBob (Natl. Veggie Growers Assn. "All we are saying . . is give peas a chance.")
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To: Jolla

Some of them seem to have skipped the “punk” part and just gone Victorian, which is very appropriate to the weather in Yorkshire in November! I wish I could put on a lot more and heavier clothes today, myself!


29 posted on 11/25/2018 7:54:10 AM PST by Tax-chick (Ask me about my Marine!)
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My brother has a collection of “Slammin’ Sammy Snead” Hats.

I want a slammin Sammy hat :)


30 posted on 11/25/2018 7:55:49 AM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: C19fan
Steampunk on The Guild Season 5

The Steampunk World's Fair 2015

31 posted on 11/25/2018 8:15:53 AM PST by kanawa (Trump Loves a Great Deal)
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To: NRx

It may not be lost on the youth of today that the guys they’re imitating got things done had strong beliefs besides.


32 posted on 11/25/2018 8:18:42 AM PST by TalBlack (It's hard to shoot people when they are shooting back at you...)
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To: null and void

What does this reality have to offer?

Exactly.


33 posted on 11/25/2018 8:20:13 AM PST by TalBlack (It's hard to shoot people when they are shooting back at you...)
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Felicia Day goes Neo-Victorian in a Steampunk Photoshoot
34 posted on 11/25/2018 8:27:43 AM PST by kanawa (Trump Loves a Great Deal)
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To: TalBlack

Beats me. What does dressing up like a cowboy and going to a bar have to offer?


35 posted on 11/25/2018 8:29:16 AM PST by null and void (Socialist Worker's Party. If they ever get elected, you'll work and they'll party.)
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To: NRx

There is also a growing interest among young people who go watch silent films and dress in the period attire of the times.

Terrific fashions in that era right up into the 40’s.


36 posted on 11/25/2018 8:38:08 AM PST by headstamp 2
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To: VanDeKoik
These are people engaging in a harmless hobby, that takes some real skill and talent to put together these outfits. Many of those outfits are stunning to look at, and pay homage (albeit with a little fantasy tossed-in) to a past era.

Thank you!
I participate in reenactments, from a love of history plus love for beautiful clothes. People my age usually dress shabby; some look like they crawled out of a grave. Give me a tight-waisted Victorian gown with a bustle and a bonnet. A slinky 1930's dress or a tailored Edwardian or an equestrian ensemble or a 1940's romper. I've got a great collection of vintage clothing, built over the past ten years, and my only regret is that there aren't enough places to go in them.

37 posted on 11/25/2018 8:38:52 AM PST by Buttons12
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To: niteowl77

“I checked out the photos and they are all old geezers. If there are any young people still into steampunk, this will put an end to it.”

ROTFLOL!


38 posted on 11/25/2018 8:45:42 AM PST by catnipman ((Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!))
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To: Moonmad27

“I loved steampunk before it was a word.”

ditto. and don’t forget about the movie “Brazil”, one my favs ...


39 posted on 11/25/2018 8:48:32 AM PST by catnipman ((Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!))
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To: Moonmad27

I loved steampunk before it was a word. Films The Time [Machine and First Men In The Moon (seen as a kid in the early 60’s), and the Wild Wild West TV series later on are perfect steampunk design.

I’ve read the Magnificent Devices novels of Shelly Adina and more from other authors. I’ll confess to having a lady’s steampunk hat and other items, and am thinking of a costume.]

Another is the Sci-Fi film “The Mutant Chronicles”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R-GoZ5RG_0


40 posted on 11/25/2018 8:48:50 AM PST by headstamp 2
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