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.
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.
A couple of new businesses have come to The Original Snow Village. The Pet Shop is conveniently located right next door to Rachel's Veterinary Clinic. Friendly signs and separate entrances complete this Main Street shop.
The Peppermint Tea Shop is THE favorite gathering place for elves at the North Pole. Visitors have no trouble spotting this uniquely designed shop shaped like a little teapot with handle and spout!
This set of three accessories shows two seated and one standing figure, all doing what today's Village Hipsters do -- drink coffee! The seated figures will go perfectly on any of the Department 56 park benches (sold separately).
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.
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.
Every metropolitan city connects to outlying areas using various means of transportation. For Christmas in the City we are pleased to add the Christmas in the Cities Limited which will take commuters in and out of the city each day.
The stockman carefully prepares to uncrate some of the new items that have just arrived at Thompson's. Time to spruce up the house for the Holiday guests.
