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.
History tells us that Perfumeries originally sold oils and pomanders to keep undesirable orders at bay. Later they became part of the cosmetic industry and were used by men and women of high society.
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.
All the most discerning ladies come here to have their gowns made and altered. And for those in need of a finely crafted wig or hairpiece, visit the wig shop on the second story.
This patron of Garraway's Coffee House is careful to sip his fresh hot coffee in the proper British manner. This accessory is designed to accompany the Garraway's Coffee House.
With her new and fashionable dress and hat, this Londoner can truly say, I feel retty. This accessory was designed to accompany Mary Margaret's Fine Dresses.
Designed to accompany Dickens Village by Department 56, the distillery features an animated water wheel used to power the machinery inside the Victorian era distillery.
Part of the Dickens' Village Series from Department 56. Victorian England, where many traditions we celebrate today took shape. Caroling By Lamplight, Hand-crafted & hand-painted porcelain accessory.
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.
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.
Advertising in around London in the 19th century, this "sandwich man" walked around and announced news of what is being sold at the local Christmas Market.
Covent Garden is a district in London, on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. This manor house is a fine example of the upscale homes found in this area.
Perhaps this is John and Dot Peerybingle, the main characters in the Dickens' Christmas story, "Cricket on the Hearth." The couple is ready to spend their Honeymoon in the "Cricket's Hearth Cottage."
Title of this gaslight pub came from the pages of "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens. This was a fictional pub based on those he frequented and on which real pubs are named today.
