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Check out the incredible tattoos on show as hundreds of ink-lovers flock to Yorkshire

These stunning pieces are sure to give you some serious tattoo envy, with the intricate inkings attracting people from all walks of life to the event

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TATTOO enthusiasts will flock to Yorkshire in their thousands this weekend, as the record-breaking Tattoo Jam Convention descends on Doncaster Racecourse.

Ink lovers are able to get work done by some of the world's best body artists at the weekend-long tattoo festival, which kicked off on Friday.

The convention saw hundreds of tattoo-loving attendees go under the needle to create stunning pieces
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The convention saw hundreds of tattoo-loving attendees go under the needle to create stunning piecesCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Many of the attendees were no strangers to tattoos, with ink veterans eager to add to their collections
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Many of the attendees were no strangers to tattoos, with ink veterans eager to add to their collectionsCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Some event-goers were fully inked already, and were looking to squeeze a few more works in wherever they could fit them
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Some event-goers were fully inked already, and were looking to squeeze a few more works in wherever they could fit themCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

The Jam promises to celebrate all things ink-related, and is a mecca for tattoo loving Brits, who will be able to experience free seminars and workshops at the busy event.

Other highlights include extensive live entertainment, which will accompany the presentation of this year's prestigious Tattoo Industry Awards.

As well as hosting the industry awards, the convention allowed attendees to add to their tattoo collections
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As well as hosting the industry awards, the convention allowed attendees to add to their tattoo collectionsCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
More and more Brits are opting for tattoos, as the nation's love affair with ink continues to flourish
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More and more Brits are opting for tattoos, as the nation's love affair with ink continues to flourishCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Over 200 industry-leading artists came to the event, where they inked up the eager attendees
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Over 200 industry-leading artists came to the event, where they inked up the eager attendeesCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

And these pictures from the eighth annual show, which wraps up on Sunday, suggest that the event has proved hugely popular, with the British tattoo industry continuing to thrive.

The event is run by the publishers of Skin Deep, Skin Shots International, Tattoo Master Magazines, Tattoo Vixens, The Tattoo Bible, Tattoo and Dynamite bookazines, with over 200 working artists bringing their ink to this year's convention.

Both tattoo veterans and relative newcomers descended on Doncaster, where the eighth annual Jam is being held
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Both tattoo veterans and relative newcomers descended on Doncaster, where the eighth annual Jam is being heldCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Many big names in the tattoo industry graced the event, with plenty of world-leading body artists in attendance
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Many big names in the tattoo industry graced the event, with plenty of world-leading body artists in attendanceCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Attendees were happy to add to their collections on the spot, with free seminars and events offered to anyone who went
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Attendees were happy to add to their collections on the spot, with free seminars and events offered to anyone who wentCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

Shots from inside the Jam show enthusiastic attendees taking the plunge and going under the needle, with many convention guests using the festival as a chance to add to their inkings.

And the stunning pieces on display are sure to give you some serious tattoo envy, with the intricate inkings attracting people from all walks of life to the event.

Plenty of top quality tattoos were on display, with many more inkings dished out over the course of the event
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Plenty of top quality tattoos were on display, with many more inkings dished out over the course of the eventCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Customers could be seen wincing through the pain as they looked forward to checking out their newest masterpieces
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Customers could be seen wincing through the pain as they looked forward to checking out their newest masterpiecesCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Chuffed customers flaunted their new inkings after being decorated by world-leading artists at the event
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Chuffed customers flaunted their new inkings after being decorated by world-leading artists at the eventCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

Older attendees added to their tattoo collections alongside fresh faced ink enthusiasts who are still relatively new to the world of tattoo art.

One thing's for sure - this lot won't be bothering TV's Tattoo Fixers any time soon.

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