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.
Bright primary colors on the awning and giant crayons on the outside tell everyone in Snow Village that new "Crayola Crayon Store" is open for business.
Even the witches of Witch Hollow deserve a little time for relaxation. hey all head to Rachel's Retreat & Spa for the classic wart enhancement and green goo facial.
The newest addition to Trick-or-Treat Lane is The Mummy House. This lighted piece is an homage to the many versions of the Mummy, starting with the first movie made in 1932 starring Boris Karloff.
One of the ghoulish & best animated pieces ever to be introduced for Snow Village Halloween. The Haunted Scary Go-Round rotates and features iconic Halloween symbols -- scary pumpkins, crows, slithering snakes and jiggling spiders!
The carousel makes the children of "Christmas Town" very happy. There is a penguin, a walrus, a polar bear, a seal & a whale. This animated piece comes with its own power adapter.
"Saint Pancras Old Church" is a parish church in Somers Town, Central London. It is believed to be the oldest site of Christian worship in England and may date back to the 1500s. A great addition to your Department 56 collection.
With a smaller footprint, this beautifully detailed animated piece features Santa and his reindeer taking off for his long ride on Christmas Eve delivering presents to good little children around the world.
This lovely building features a golden building with a blue shingled roof covered in snow and flowing flags at the top! In the front stands a giant nutcracker and a few boxes of supplies sit on the side of the building!
Housed in an brick building, Thompson's Furniture is as impressive on the outside as the fine furnishings they sell inside. Note the shipment of new headboards on the side on the building.
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.
Santa needs a special shop to make and stuff his famous Disney plush toys! A giant Mickey plush toy oversees the operation where elves cheerfully sew millions of Mickey, Minnie, Donald and all the happy Disney characters with soft plush stuffing!
Only the best toys can be purchased here at the North Pole FAO Schwarz Toy Emporium. The piece features the iconic FAO Schwarz clock face on the front of the building.
The Manhattan is one of the city's hottest spots for dinner and parties. The building stands on the corner and shows off its hanging poinsettia baskets and festive holiday garlands.
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.
Everything about the "North Pole Sisal Tree Factory" says trees are the top, from the trees cut into the shutters, glass on the window, finial on the roof and shape of the front door. Samples outside show several options for styles & colors.
This stately red brick home will be the site of the year's annual big bash -- the residents have put up a banner Ready For New Year's Eve. This set of two can stay up long after the Christmas decorations come down.
History tells us that Perfumeries originally sold oils and pomanders to keep undesirable orders at bay. Later they became part of the cosmetic industry and were used by men and women of high society.
Without his Christmas bonus, Griswold's biggest fantasy, the backyard pool, will be down the drain. Until the check arrives, we bring the dream to life, as the perfect addition to your Christmas Vacation display.
Mickey will give you something good to eat if you are brave enough to visit Mickey's Haunted Manor. Halloween spooks & spirits won't be able to resist!
