A Victorian-inspired power revolution

With their aviator goggles at the ready, Steampunk fashionistas turned the submarine museum at Gosport into a nautical-inspired adventure.

They dived into a world of nauticalia with a Victorian twist, as visitors discovered gadgets, gizmos and gin during the event last weekend.

Some of the visitors to the Steampunk festival. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-203125006placeholder image
Some of the visitors to the Steampunk festival. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-203125006

Visitors experienced the fine art of tea duelling, saw a boutique fashion show and heard talks on Steampunk culture.

There was music too with Steampunk-inspired artists Captain of the Lost Waves, Victor and the Bully, Alice’s Night Circus and Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer.

Steampunk stalls in the submarine museum. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-202939006placeholder image
Steampunk stalls in the submarine museum. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-202939006

Click here to discover more about the Steampunk counterculture.

Pictures: Keith Woodland

The KGB Innovations proprietor brushes Broc Taylor while his wife Sheila adjusts his waistcoat. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-202951006placeholder image
The KGB Innovations proprietor brushes Broc Taylor while his wife Sheila adjusts his waistcoat. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-202951006
Members of the Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-203015006placeholder image
Members of the Portsmouth Model Boat Display Team. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-203015006
Liz and Dave Wilson from Poole. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-203049006placeholder image
Liz and Dave Wilson from Poole. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-203049006
Victor and The Bully on stage. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-203101006placeholder image
Victor and The Bully on stage. Picture Credit: Keith Woodland PPP-170930-203101006
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