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).
"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.
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.
From Dickens' most popular story, A Christmas Carol , the Spirit of Christmas Present appears to Ebenezer dressed in a green velvet robe. Together they travel through the city seeing the celebration of Christmas, from the very rich to the very poor.
A Coaching House was also called a coaching inn, and was a vital part of transportation and the infrastructure of England until the rail systems were fully up and running. Coaches carry travelers, goods, and the mail.
With tradtional tudor-style exposed beams, Ye Olde Goat Pub has a cheery façade and fits in nicely as a neighborhood pub. It's where all the locals meet to share a pint after a hard day's work.
Dressed as a devil, Donald pulls while Pluto, dressed in a skeleton costume, hangs on to the pumpkin filled with candy. Who is going to win? Why don't you share?
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!
All decked out for the fall, "Mickey's Pumpkintown House" is ready for trick-or-treaters to visit. With pumpkins in the yard, and his name over the door, Mickey is ready for the big night!
Wearing a jaunty witch's hat and her signature polka-dotted bow, Minnie's Pumpkin Town House is ready for the season! There is a cauldron of witch's brew, candy corn, a witch's broom and pumpkins on the doorstep.
Playfully decorated with colorful candy corn and a perfect Mickey shaped pumpkin at the top of the tree, it makes a spooktasic centerpiece in your Pumpkintown Village.
Every great team needs a base of operations! When they first got their business up and running, the Ghostbusters set up shop in an abandoned firehouse. This firehouse makes a perfect centerpiece for your Ghostbusters Village!
Look what's come to Christmas Lane for the Original Snow Village! Why it's The Grinch House! It's got a grinchy tree, a Grinchy sleigh on the roof, signs to Who-Ville and a Grinch trying to run away with the Christmas lights!
These black LED lit garlands with add an extra touch of spooky to your Halloween display. They can be added anywhere you think you need a little extra light.
Hagrid, half human, half giant, is the Keeper of the Keys and Grounds of Hogwarts. His kind-hearted personality allows him a strong relationship with the Hippogriffs, a mythological creature of half eagle and half horse.
