The London Zoological Gardens is the world's oldest scientific zoo and originally intended for scientific study. Opened in 1828 the zoo was opened for public viewing in 1848. The set of 2 includes the brick gate house and ostrich figurine.
The Dickens' Village Ramsgate Lighthouse as we know it, was built in 1842. It overlooks the English Channel where visitors get breathtaking views of the sea and the boats that travel in and out of the harbour.
Housed in an brick building, Thompson's Furniture is as impressive on the outside as the fine furnishings they sell inside. Note the shipment of new headboards on the side on the building.
At the North Pole, Santa's Man Cave sits apart from his residence in a cozy travel trailer decked out with brightly colored lighted , garland and a snowman standing guard near the door.
The five busts appear in the graveyard sequence singing Grim Grinning Ghosts. The lead singer of the group comes in the form of Uncle Theodore, whose bust is damaged and has its head section broken off. Set of 5.
A variety of townspeople all in a seated position to use on park benches or sitting on a low wall. These folks are resting, talking or watching children play. From the Department 56 Original Snow Village Collection.
From Dickens' most popular story, A Christmas Carol , the Spirit of Christmas Present appears to Ebenezer dressed in a green velvet robe. Together they travel through the city seeing the celebration of Christmas, from the very rich to the very poor.
Always a stickler for quality control, this elf is testing the sturdiness of each nutcracker -- and this one passes the test! A Department 56 accessory.
From the Village Cross Product line, and the Ice Castle acrylic accessories, this ice throne, with Santa, is the perfect compliment to Snowflake Palace.
This tree comes complete with tiny LED lights to add a sparkle to your Village. Use Department 56 Cross Product accessories to enhance your Village display.
Following the traditional English Carol, the Twelve Days of Christmas the Three French Hens Tree is represented in this accessory that can be used with any of the Villages. It prominently features three handsome hens on and around the sisal.
Add some spice to your table with a grinning and frowning salt and pepper set to your table. Dolomite grinning and frowning Grinch salt and pepper set.
The Cotswolds is a beautiful rural area west and south of London filled with rolling hills and quaint architecture. The greengrocer is a British and Australian term used to describe a retailer where mainly fruits and vegetables are sold.
The carousel makes the children of "Christmas Town" very happy. There is a penguin, a walrus, a polar bear, a seal & a whale. This animated piece comes with its own power adapter.
Named for one of Charles Dickens' middle names (he had two), Charles John Huffam Dickens. Huffam Fields Farm is a handsome cobblestone barn that was typical of those built by gentlemen farmers in England in the 19th century.
This lovely building features a golden building with a blue shingled roof covered in snow and flowing flags at the top! In the front stands a giant nutcracker and a few boxes of supplies sit on the side of the building!
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.
