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.
St. James Hall was a large concert hall, opened in 1858, and could seat 2,000 people. In 1868, Charles Dickens presented a final series of "Farewell Readings," at the hall. The program was devoted to "Doctor Marigold" (from the Christmas Story).
Travelers stop at the "Rooster Inn" for a pint of ale and a bowl of soup. It's place to gather, share the latest news and gossip and learn about the events of the day. Travelers can rent a room above the inn.
Dressed in their traditional mortarboards and robes, these students are quite serious about their studies and are following in the footsteps of their beloved professor.
Tom Tower is the bell tower in Oxford, England and houses the "Great Tom" bell, the loudest bell in the city. The stone tower was designed by Christopher Wren and built in 1681-2, the bell is older than the tower which weighs over six tons.
Maybe this is the telephone where Superman changes, or maybe it's reminiscent of Main Street America before the invention of the cell phones. A time when people who were out and about had to put a coin in the slot to make a call.
This brand new home is all decked out for the holidays for the very first time and is waiting for the first time homeowners to move in! Let the Christmas traditions begin!
Created in the early 1960s, the beehive hairstyle is still a popular "do" at Bea's Beehive Salon." Peek in the front window to see ladies relaxing beneath the classic hooded hairdryers.
The newest fishing shack on the lake is a nod to the owner and his patriotism. He has decorated the shack with garlands and stars and an American flag has been painted on the side of the building.
A beautiful LED lit star shines over the house and guides visitors to the large nativity in the front yard of the "O Holy Night" house, the latest addition to the festive "Christmas Lane series. A trio of decorated angels complete the scene. Set of 2.
Delappitated and unkept, this trailer has been parked a little too long! The old hag who owns this trailer is most happy on Halloween when it seems to be a little less creepy than any other time of the year.
Bread of the Dead is a sweet bread that is baked during the Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It is a light and egg-y sweet bread that is shaped as a round loaf or smaller round rolls.
