Bygone Times were absolutely delighted to welcome over 100 Steampunk enthusiasts from across the whole country on Saturday 8th of November!
Hosting the Steampunk Social Annual meet-up for the North-West of England, Steampunk enthusiasts braved the Lancashire chill and embraced Bygone Times’ magical mystique as they enjoyed The Cotton Café, chatted with friends, made new friends and enjoyed a wonderful photoshoot in the garden centre!
A fascinating blend of fashion, art and interior design, the visiting Steampunk annual meetup was a creative feast for the eyes as enthusiasts donned corsets, petticoats, frock coats, waist coats, top hats, and brass goggles, celebrating influences from Victorian style and industrial mechanics.
As you can imagine, Bygone Times’ 17th century venue, awash with retro, vintage and collectables, served as the perfect backdrop for the quirky and charismatic Steampunk visitors.
We would like to thank every Steampunk enthusiast that visited and embraced Bygone Times with open arms!
What is Steampunk?
An engaging, uniquely creative subculture, aesthetic and subgenre of science fiction, Steampunk blends the Victorian era (steam), with the fanatical and speculative allure of science fiction (punk), creating something truly unique and magical!
A literary term coined and subculture created in the 1980s as a playful contrast to cyberpunk, Steampunk reimagines history. Usually set in the British Victorian era, Steampunk pretends that innovations such as the combustion engine and modern computers were not invented, and humanity advanced utilising steam power, cogs, gears, clockwork and brass machinery.
Shop Steampunk Accessories at Bygone Times
Like the Steampunk subculture, Bygone Times embrace creativity and imagination to create something truly unique! With everything from goggles, Victorian and vintage clothing, leather boots and top hats to old metallic components and pocket watches, who knows what Steampunk accessories can be unearthed at Bygone Times?!
Host Your Event at Bygone Times!
Are you a member of a subculture, society or social group? Why not consider Bygone Times for your next meet-up or event?!
With a charming and unique 17th century mill, housing over 500 stalls comprised of local businesses and independent traders to discover, Bygone Times may be the perfect host for your friends and society. Offering free parking, a large café with bookable tables and with accessible entrances, Bygone Times are just 10 minutes away from Junction 27 on the M6!
Whether you’re planning something spectacular collectively, or just want a shop and have a brew with some old friends, no matter how big or small your event is, get in touch with Bygone Times to see if we can facilitate your needs!
Our 85,000 square foot facility offers ample space and character to accommodate visitors! Frequently visited by coach parties full of curious antiques and collectables enthusiasts, Bygone Times offer everything your collective needs for a great day out in Lancashire!
Steampunk enthuiasts brave the cold and look fantastic in Bygone’s Garden Centre!
