Dickens Village Buildings

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Part of Twelfth Night, Ten Lords Manor celebrates the elegant competition of show jumping. Dressed in fine clothing especially suited for the sport, riders train with their horses in hopes of winning the cup.

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As the financial center of London and, by extension, all of England, Cornhill is a district full of banks such as this one. The regal design of the building seeks to strike customers' eyes and draw them away from rivals.

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Grange houses are historically mid-size to larger homes found on farms. Land ownership allowed for a comfortable house, big enough so that part of the farm responsibilities could be conveniently done within the structure.

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Plum pudding, a traditional course for special occasions in Victorian England, was served as a flaming dessert, making a spectacular statement and festive end to any meal. Includes "Pretty Please Pudding", sisal tree and snow.

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Gatehouses provided protection, creating a stopping checkpoint at the entrance of an estate, with the gatekeeper having comfortable quarters upstairs. The red banner with the 3 lions indicates nobility lives here.

RETIRED 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 signallers when entering battle. They have been part of the British military since the 16th century.

The Cotswold's is a beautiful rural area west and south of London filled with rolling hills and quaint architecture. The greengrocer is a British and Australian term used to describe a retailer where mainly fruits and vegetables are sold.

Battersea is one of the UK's oldest and best known animal rescue centers. Note this building is neither endorsed by, nor benefits, the Battersea Charity and is fictional in nature.

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.

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)

This beautiful cobblestone cottage was named for the third Christmas story written by Charles Dickens' in 1845, The Cricket On The Hearth.

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.

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