'Vampires' pose for a selfie on the grounds of Whitby Abbey. AFP
People dressed as vampires gather in the grounds of the gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey, after their Guinness world record attempt, on May 26. AFP
To set a world record for the most people dressed as vampires, 1,369 enthusiasts made their way to Whitby. AFP
The record attempt took place on the 125th anniversary of the first publication of Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula'. AFP
They needed to stand together in the same place for five minutes to break the Guinness record, which previously stood at 1,039 people, set at a 2011 event in the US state of Virginia. PA
People dressed as vampires arrive in the grounds of Whitby Abbey. AFP
Stoker visited Whitby in 1890 and it's understood that the town and 13th century ruins of the Abbey provided inspiration for 'Dracula'. AFP
The 'vampires' gather at Whitby Abbey. PA
A 'vampire' poses for a photograph as she arrives. AFP
Costume requirements were strict: attendees had to wear black shoes, black trousers or dress, a waistcoat, shirt, black cape or 'collared overcoat' — and, of course, fangs. AFP
Previous attempts to break the record have failed over minor problems, such as the wrong shoes, reports said. AFP
'Vampires' pose for a selfie on the grounds of Whitby Abbey. AFP
People dressed as vampires gather in the grounds of the gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey, after their Guinness world record attempt, on May 26. AFP
To set a world record for the most people dressed as vampires, 1,369 enthusiasts made their way to Whitby. AFP
The record attempt took place on the 125th anniversary of the first publication of Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula'. AFP
They needed to stand together in the same place for five minutes to break the Guinness record, which previously stood at 1,039 people, set at a 2011 event in the US state of Virginia. PA
People dressed as vampires arrive in the grounds of Whitby Abbey. AFP
Stoker visited Whitby in 1890 and it's understood that the town and 13th century ruins of the Abbey provided inspiration for 'Dracula'. AFP
The 'vampires' gather at Whitby Abbey. PA
A 'vampire' poses for a photograph as she arrives. AFP
Costume requirements were strict: attendees had to wear black shoes, black trousers or dress, a waistcoat, shirt, black cape or 'collared overcoat' — and, of course, fangs. AFP
Previous attempts to break the record have failed over minor problems, such as the wrong shoes, reports said. AFP
'Vampires' pose for a selfie on the grounds of Whitby Abbey. AFP
