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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
