This is the 12th piece & final piece for the "Twelfth Night" series in Dickens' Village. The Corps of Drums, also known as "Drums" was originally used as signalers when entering battle. They have been part of the British military since the 16th century.
A Coaching House was also called a coaching inn, and was a vital part of transportation and the infrastructure of England until the rail systems were fully up and running. Coaches carry travelers, goods, and the mail.
This adapter can replace batteries on most accessories that come with a battery pack (that use 2 C batteries). Adapter can accommodate up to three accessories. Can be used in place of 56.55026.
Stop at the Sweet Spot to fill your sweet spot -- this booth at the Farmer's Market is always filled with homemade candies and other treats. The piece is hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic lit building.
The sculpting of this piece is artistic and highlights the metal looking grates at the rose windows. Interior texture and color application give dimension to the light. Church looks more like it's fallen ruin to centuries of time, rather than haunted.
Every neighborhood has a house that goes out of its way to be noticed for the holidays. This once-modest home uses a pair of towering Brite Lites trees and a rooftop Season's Greetings sign to make sure it's the most eye-popping house in the Village.
Every great team needs a base of operations! When they first got their business up and running, the Ghostbusters set up shop in an abandoned firehouse. This firehouse makes a perfect centerpiece for your Ghostbusters Village!
In Scandinavian folklore, the Kraken is a legendary sea monster of enormous size with an octopus-like appearance & is know to strike fear into the hearts of sailors. In SV Halloween, the Kraken has taken over a house on Trick-or-Treat Lane.
Castle Calvaria can be translated from the Latin to Skull Castle. And this piece truly lives up to its name, there are skulls everywhere -- under the drawbridge, on the crenelated tower and even hanging from the branches of the trees.
A part of the North Pole Collection, designed by Department 56 - inspired by magic and charming legends. Where Santa's elves make bubble lights, includes a real working bubble light! Hand-crafted & hand-painted porcelain building. Includes adapter cord.
Peace To All That Enter , is the welcome sign above the door, inviting everyone to join the Christmastime Celebrations inside. Set of 2 includes a sign that could be easily personalized for a family gathering or commemorative ceremony.
During the 1800s, it was popular to speculate which clipper ship carrying tea from the Far East would arrive first in London. The side of our Joseph Edward Tea Shoppe includes a sign announcing the race updates. Hand painted porcelain with cord & bulb.
A part of the North Pole Collection, inspired by magic and charming legends. This Santa mug shaped building is a favorite hang-out for all hard working elves. Hand-crafted & hand-painted porcelain lit building, Includes light cord & bulb.
Part of the Dickens' Village Series from Department 56. Victorian England, where many traditions we celebrate today took shape. The miller at Brandon Mill ground corn for his neighbors. Hand-crafted & hand-painted porcelain lit building.
Just like so many of us, Santa and his elves love to stop at the local Dairy Queen for a Treat. This adorable DQ stand welcomes the folks from the North Pole to walk up, grab a stool, and enjoy a cone, shake, or Dilly bar from the service window.
If you have ever wondered how candy canes get their stripes, this whimsical factory at the North Pole reveals the trade secrets. The tiny stool in front offers industrious elves the chance to add creative stripes to a freshly made rotating candy stick.
Housed in Cornhill Shoppes is a high-end custom Milliner and William & Son Bespoke Tailer. The word bespoke means that each garment is made from a custom pattern and assures that the fit is perfect. Cornhill is one of the 25 wards within London.
Inspired by Garraway's Coffee House from the 18th century, this coffee house was not only a gathering place, but a place where important business was conducted. Both coffee and tea were sought after drinks during the time of Charles Dickens.
Department 56 has become a leader in the giftware, collectibles and holiday decorating industry and is best known for our hand-crafted lighted villages, Snowbabies™ figurines and extensive lines of holiday and home decorative products.
