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25/10/2025

Autumn Gothic, Horror & Alternative Markets VIII by WSW Events
31st Oct - 2nd Nov
The Rifle Club & The Con Club

INTRODUCING VENDORS:

DARK DELIGHTS & BRIGHT PLEASURES
Jewellery maker and designer; commissions undertaken
https://www.facebook.com/p/Dark-Delights-and-Bright-Pleasures-100057105114354/

TOTALLY DIFFERENT
Alternative clothing and accessories, stockist of Hell Bunny, Collectif, Banned, Lindy bop
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093179185174

HEART OF THE RAVEN
We are an independent online shop based in the North of England, selling Pagan, Witchy, Gothic and Spiritual gifts and supplies. You can also find us at various indoor and outdoor events and festivals throughout the year, mostly in the North
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093048696808

BUFFS STUDIO
Warm, inviting and comforting with a touch of luxury and sustainability, and with a twist of the Darkly Delicious! That's the voice of Buffs Studio
https://www.facebook.com/BuffsStudio

HEIRLOOM STYLES
make things with feathers and add them to hats brooches & bullets.
https://www.facebook.com/heirloomstyles.co.uk

SIMPLY UNIQUE
Altered art & mixed media decor pieces to gift or to decorate your home. Handmade Memory Albums made to order. My style is quite eclectic. I adore Steampunk/ Vintage/ Victorian/ Shabby chic themes & colours
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054197963719

KITTYSUGAR POWERTEX
KittySugar Powertex love to upcycle preloved items into new weird and wacky creations.
https://www.facebook.com/KittySugarPowertex

ETHEREAL EMPORIUM
Welcome to the Emporium. Embark on a Journey and discover Crystals and Spiritual gifts, also on offer are Spiritual Readings and Guided Meditations. Let's connect!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558537748344

CRYSTAL ZEN PALACE
Our crystal collections reflect the beauty of Nature's treasures, perfect for any occasion.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086719556555

IRON SCOVILLE
Homemade chilli sauces with a heavy metal/horror flair!
https://www.facebook.com/Ironscoville

WSW Events fans Autumn Gothic, Horror & Alternative Markets VIII by WSW Events Iron Scoville Ethereal Emporium Crystal Zen Palace Powertex

24/10/2025

LIBRARY & ARCHIVES from our friends Whitby Museum: Anniversary time! 140 years since the wreck of the Dmitry which happened on Saturday 24th October 1885 - the Schooner Dmitry, of Narva Russia…

“During the night of Saturday the seas worked so incessantly upon her that her masts went by the board and on Sunday morning she lay high and dry a broken and complete wreck, firmly embedded in the sand.”

This wreck inspired Bram Stoker to include such an event in his book Dracula only its name was the Demeter…

Whitby Museum has a fabulous small exhibition in the library running through to our Xmas break. Also, open for this coming Autumn Gothic, Horror & Alternative Markets VIII by WSW Events weekend and they are running their Behind the Scenes Tour - book your place.

WSW Events are also please to announce some of Whitby Museum Goth Archives will be on display at The Rifle Club all through Autumn Gothic, Horror & Alternative Markets VIII by WSW Events

23/10/2025

One week to go...
Two fabulous venues.
50 plus traders.
No pre packed vending machines
Good food and sandwiches made to order.
No cold harsh lighting or impersonal spaces.
Warm, comfortable surroundings.
Go. Be seen. Relax and chill. Absolutely free entry.
Family and fur baby friendly.
No guru. No method. No teacher.
Just come by and relax, it's that simple and easy!
The Con Club and The Rifle Club look forward to welcoming you...and you, and you too.

ps did we mention some of the cheapest and most reasonably priced drinks in town too?
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23/10/2025

Come and meet the celebrated author of Victorian Gothic Book Series D. R. Miller who will be appearing all weekend at The Rifle Club! Books and prints available to purchase and signed by D.R. Miller himself. Autumn Gothic, Horror & Alternative Markets VIII by WSW Events WSW Events

Next weekend, I’ll be at the Autumn Whitby Goth Weekend, which is taking place from Thursday 30 Oct to Sunday 2 Nov 2025.

WSW Events is running gothic, horror and alternative markets at the Con Club and Rifle Club where you’ll find more than 50 stalls offering the finest gothic and alternative attire, accessories, accoutrements, homeware, jewellery, entomology and art.

You’ll find my stall in the Rifle Club. Stop by to say hi!

20/10/2025

Finalising floor plans, load in times etc with the fabulous folk at Whitby Rifle Club Offical this evening ready for our Autumn Gothic, Horror & Alternative Markets VIII by WSW Events 31st Oct - 2nd Nov...

A tough assignment good people as you will surely appreciate, and one fortunately fortified only by a wonderful Wainwright's to assist!

Have a great evening folks,
Slaintè
Andy - Host
WSW Events

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20/10/2025

Whitby Abbey...illuminated, and it really is a sight to experience and behold this coming Halloween!

Whitby Abbey is also opening Illuminated a little earlier for two neurodivergent friendly quiet sessions on October 27th and October 30th.

These sessions will have reduced visitor numbers, creating a more relaxed atmosphere while still allowing you to enjoy dramatic illuminations at Whitby Abbey!

🎟 To book onto the quiet sessions, open this link- http://bit.ly/48tgef3 , select "Book advance tickets and save 15%", then select our option for "Illuminated Whitby Abbey - Neurodivergent Friendly Sessions" on either October 27th or October 30th.

These sessions begin at 17:15. Tickets are limited and may sell out.

For all info, please contact Whitby Abbey directly https://www.facebook.com/whitbyabbey

Illuminated Abbey Neurodivergent Sessions!

We’re opening Illuminated a little earlier for two neurodivergent friendly quiet sessions on October 27th and October 30th. These sessions will have reduced visitor numbers, creating a more relaxed atmosphere while still allowing you to enjoy dramatic illuminations at Whitby Abbey!

🎟 To book onto the quiet sessions, open this link- http://bit.ly/48tgef3 , select "Book advance tickets and save 15%", then select our option for "Illuminated Whitby Abbey - Neurodivergent Friendly Sessions" on either October 27th or October 30th. These sessions begin at 17:15. Tickets are limited and may sell out.

18/10/2025

Look out for Kev Hill from Nimbus Art and some of his amazing artwork outside The Rifle Club over Halloween as part of our Autumn Gothic Horror Markets 31st Oct - 2nd Nov

Free entry to 30 plus incredible stalls and traders inside the Rifle Club, food and drink in comfortable surroundings, and an astonishing artist at work doing demo's outside...not bad for starters!

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17/10/2025

Great to see our good friends at W Hamond Jewellers, The Original Whitby Jet Shop Est 1860 all decorated again...love this time of year!

13/10/2025

New banners for The Devout ~ Depeche Mode Tribute are up and displayed this evening in Whitby advertising their appearance at WSWXIX 7th February 2026.

In other news, Urban Voodoo Machine has been cancelled for WSWXX July 2026 (all ticket purchases will be/are being refunded by Ticketebo) thanks for all advance sales, it was appreciated.

We do have an announcement coming for July Live In Concert in next few days, I think you are going to really like it...

Make sure you Follow us on Facebook...and find out!
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08/10/2025

🦇GOTHIC, HORROR & ALTERNATIVE MARKETS by WSW EVENTS (WHITBY) 🦇
🦇31st Oct - 2nd November🦇

NEW VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT ~ THE CON CLUB!!!

You don't have to cross oceans of time to find us, The Con Club is just opposite Leisure Centre and Rifle Club on Upgang Lane next to the Esso Garage...and, like The Rifle Club it's free entry too!

WSW Events look forward to welcoming such talented and creative trading colleagues to our two venues for our eighth gothic, horror and alternative markets, this time at The Rifle Club and The Con Club over this weekend.

Come, peruse and relax under electric candlelight with over 50 Stalls in two fabulous venues offering the finest Gothic and Alternative attire, accessories, accoutrements, homeware, jewellery, entomology and incredible art.

Just imagine when it's cold outside and faced with only vending machines and packet sandwiches on offer between you and chattering teeth, you will be made most welcome in all of our venues, warm and comfortable surroundings, offering great food and beverages too!

Both venues are absolutely free entry, and all venues benefit from comfortable lounges and bars with a cracking soundtrack and they are open all day to the public. They are furry friend friendly too if you are bringing your doggy fur babies to the event.

The trading times for all venues are Friday & Saturday 10 – 5pm and Sunday 10 - 4pm

We hope you can spare some time to call in as part of your itinerary over the weekend and look forward to welcoming you.

"Welcome to my home. Enter freely. Go calmly, and give this place something of the happiness you bring with you!"

With all good wishes,
Andy – WSW Events

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07/10/2025

2026 Trading Opportunities!

Hello all, we are taking stall enquiries for Whitby Steampunk Weekend 7th & 8th February, and 25th & 26th July 2026.

14,000 sq ft of retail and entertainment space
70+ traders all inside the two exhibition halls of Whitby Pavilion.

Interested?

Please email us with your enquiries and links to your merch/social media/business links etc [email protected]

Please feel free to share...and FOLLOW US!
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05/10/2025

Endorsement indeed. Come and see for yourself.

Whitby Pavilion Theatre
Saturday 8th February

Advance Tickets £21 inc booking fees (link below)
https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/wsw-events/the-devout-ultimate-depeche-mode-experience

It is our distinct privilege and joy to today share an interview with Alan Wilder!

Our Keith sat down with Alan for his first interview in 10 years, discussing multiple topics including dm production tricks, memorabilia, gear and memories of Killing Joke in 1986, plus of course, The Devout.

We hope you have as much joy reading the article as we had carrying it out.

With eternal thanks to Alan Wilder for his time, care and trouble with speaking to us.

https://depechemodetribute.co.uk/alan-wilder-interview