An apple a day keeps the doctor away is a common English-language proverb that appeared in the 19th century,. It advocated for the consumption of apples, and by extension, if one eats healthy foods, one will remain in good health.
This fashionable couple hurries to the Cornhill Shoppes to complete some last minute holiday shopping. Designed to accompany the Christmas Carol Cornhill Shoppes.
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."
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.
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.
Delightfully crafted of porcelain, this quaint piece is titled "Red Lion Pub Beer Wagon" and depicts a driver seated in the front of a horse drawn cart piled high with beer kegs.