Donned in typical steampunk clobber, which combines elements of Victorian England and science fiction, the 15 attendees took a wander around the Armouries museum before having lunch and drinks.
Andy Arbon, who runs the Leeds Steampunk Embassy, explained that the subculture developed in the 1980s in tandem with the cyberpunk goths, which has a more futuristic style, and that it is increasing in popularity every year.
Festivals and gatherings are held across the country, with Whitby and Lincoln holding the country’s two largest.
They see followers of the inclusive and friendly community dress up in their unique attire and converse on different elements that make up the community, including history, fashion, music and literature.
Andy said: “We get a lot of people joining after coming across us without meaning to as there’s a lot more events on now.
“They aren’t put off by it as I think people have a vague idea of what it is now.”
Check out our pictures from Saturday’s gathering in Leeds in the gallery below.
1. Leeds Steampunk Embassy
Phil and Claire Evans, members of Leeds Steampunk Embassy, outside of the Royal Armouries by Leeds Dock. | Steve Riding
2. Leeds Steampunk Embassy
David Wilkinson and Carol Locke travelled from Skegness for the meet up, which saw steampunk enthusiasts take a walk around the museum before grabbing lunch | Steve Riding
3. Leeds Steampunk Embassy
Pictured is Andy Arbon of Yeadon, who runs the Leeds Steampunk Embassy. Andy explains that meet ups are held throughout the year and that the steampunk community is growing year by year. | Steve Riding
4. Leeds Steampunk Embassy meet up
Graeme Jebb and Caroline Channing at the Royal Armouries. The steampunk community that is born out of a science fiction genre and sees members dress up in outfits that combine elements of goth and Victorian dress. | Steve Riding
5. Leeds Steampunk Embassy meet up
Stefan Kesting of Armley and Ian and Gill Grainger of Thorp Arch. Steampunk became a term in the 1980s to help distinguish it from other subcultures such as cyberpunk and goth. | Steve Riding
6. Leeds Steampunk Embassy meet up
Organiser Andy Arbon said that some of the group went to the pub after taking a walk around the Armouries, adding: "It was just nice to see to meet up with people I haven't had the chance to speak to since the last gatherings." | Steve Riding