Published:
11:00 AM May 23, 2022

Updated:
4:57 PM May 23, 2022

Hold onto your goggles because a day of steampunk fun is coming to the Leiston Long Shop Museum this summer.

Taking place on Sunday, July 17, the Steampunk Sundae will feature stalls, live entertainment and a working locomotive.

Fraser Hale, manager at the Leiston Long Shop Museum, said: “Steampunk is the fashion and culture of an alternative timeline where the internal combustion engine was never invented.”

“We have a number of performers visiting – there is a guy performing scientific magic, as well as a chap doing a steampunk circus show. 

“We are also having a northern morris troupe, Slackmagirdle who will be performing dances from the borders— don’t think handkerchiefs and bells, think sticks and smeared camo paint, this dance started as a form of protest.”

Part of the entertainment will be provided by alternative morris troop Slackmagirdle
– Credit: Long Shop Museum

“On top of this, we will have what is described in the community as steampunk shenanigans: there will be tea and parasol duelling, as well as a ‘high noon’ nerf shootout for steampunks with customised blasters.

“Our steam locomotive will also be running back and forth for a bit of noise, plus people can get in and try out the controls.”

One of the many steampunk activities available will be parasol duelling
– Credit: Long Shop Museum

Beyond the entertainment, the event will have lots of craft stalls, each selling items with a steampunk twist.

While no dedicated musicians will be attending the event, Mr Hale reassured us…