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From Game of Thrones to burlesque – the most stunning ink at this year's Great British Tattoo Show

Two-day spectacle that had everything from portraits to a Game of Thrones scene

Josh Barrie
Monday 25 May 2015 21:51 BST
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Model Aima Indigo poses for a portrait during the Great British Tattoo Show in Alexandra Palace
Model Aima Indigo poses for a portrait during the Great British Tattoo Show in Alexandra Palace (Reuters)

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There was a huge celebration of ink over the weekend as thousands of tattoo fans got together at the Great British Tattoo show.

Body art enthusiasts arrived at Alexandra Palace, London, for a two-day spectacle that had everything from artwork, portraits, and grand-scale pieces forever inscribed on human flesh. One standout piece came in the form of a Game of Thrones scene.

The Great British Tattoo Show featured some of the finest artists in the industry, and many visitors turned up to stands to get their bodies painted up with new ink.

It all took place in Alexandra Palace’s grand hall where there were also fashion shows, burlesque dancers, and live music.

Tattoo enthusiast Cammy Stewart poses for a portrait during the Great British Tattoo Show
Tattoo enthusiast Cammy Stewart poses for a portrait during the Great British Tattoo Show (Reuters)

A woman is tattooed during the Great British Tattoo Show in Alexandra Palace
A woman is tattooed during the Great British Tattoo Show in Alexandra Palace (Reuters)
A man is tattooed during the Great British Tattoo Show in Alexandra Palace
A man is tattooed during the Great British Tattoo Show in Alexandra Palace (Reuters)
Tattoo artist 'Law' poses for a portrait during the Great British Tattoo Show
Tattoo artist 'Law' poses for a portrait during the Great British Tattoo Show (Reuters)
A customer has a piece of art tattooed onto her thigh at the Great British Tattoo Show
A customer has a piece of art tattooed onto her thigh at the Great British Tattoo Show (AFP/Getty)

Director Shelley Bond said: “We’ve been delighted by the overwhelmingly positive response from both tattoo artists and the public to this year's show,” she said.

“It's been exciting to welcome even more tattoo artists and visitors and to build upon the success of our previous events.”

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