TATTOO artists and enthusiasts came from across the world to attend a convention on their favourite art form at York Racecourse.

Between three and four thousand people attended the two-day event on all matters concerning body decoration.

Organiser Pam Green said: “There is a bit of everything going on. People have travelled from far and wide. It’s gone very well.”

Among those attending were visitors from Australia, Japan, America, Germany and France, drawn by the chance to see some of the greatest names in tattooing.

The event also raised money for Help For Heroes.