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.
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.
Battersea has been looking after abandoned and unwanted animals since 1860 and is based in South West London. Each year they care for over 7,000 dogs and cats. It is one of the UK's oldest and best-known animal rescue centers.
Named for one of London's 25 wards located on the north bank of the Thames, Billingsgate's Finest Fish was designed to accompany the Dickens' Village Fishmonger.
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.
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.
This friendly drinking establishment is located just on the edge of the Thames River where the outside steps lead down to the water. It is a local gathering place for salty seamen and and local street vendors. Part of the Department 56 collection.
We are so excited to incorporate the glowing Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come into this spectacular graveyard scene. We've captured the moment when Scrooge learns his fate, and makes the life changing decision to improve his ways and alter his life.
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."
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.
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.
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.
If you look in the window you may catch a glimpse of the Cratchit family celebrating the holidays. Hand-crafted and hand-painted porcelain lit building, Designed and manufactured by the artists of Department 56 for "A Christmas Carol".
A cornerstone of the Department 56 Dickens' Village A Christmas Carol , this piece which was introduced in 1991 and continues to be a favorite among collectors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This fashionable couple hurries to the Cornhill Shoppes to complete some last minute holiday shopping. Designed to accompany the Christmas Carol Cornhill Shoppes.
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.
This wooden Market Stand features fruits for sale, these were a luxury item in the 19th century and a special item found both on the Christmas tree and in the stockings of good little girls and boys.
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.
