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.
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.
This fashionable couple hurries to the Cornhill Shoppes to complete some last minute holiday shopping. Designed to accompany the Christmas Carol Cornhill Shoppes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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 is the 12th piece & final piece for the "Twelfth Night" series in Dickens' Village. The Corps of Drums, also known as "Drums" was originally used as signalers when entering battle. They have been part of the British military since the 16th century.
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.
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.
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.
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.
