What is a Dickens Village?
Dickens’ Village is a recreation of Old England with houses and characters from Charles Dickens’ “Christmas Carol”, “The 12 Nights of Christmas” and more. The houses in this series as well as the remaining village have a matte finish.
Where is the Dickens Village?
4956. We are located at 647 Wheeling Avenue downtown historical Cambridge.
What are Dept 56 houses made of?
ceramic buildings
The foundation of Department 56 took shape with the introduction of six charming, lighted, ceramic buildings. These six premiere items were the beginnings of The Original Snow Village®. The foundation of Department 56 took shape with the introduction of six charming, lighted, ceramic buildings.
How do you store the department 56 houses?
When storing your fine collectibles we recommend that the storage area be kept at a comfortable temperature (between 50 – 80 degrees F), that is, do not subject the pieces to extreme heat or extreme cold. If you are unable to find a suitable location within your home, a dry basement is a good alternative.
How much is Department 56 Dickens Village collectible?
This particular Department 56 Dickens Village collectible is so rare and expensive, that we could only find one recent sale for it on eBay. The listing, for edition number 3362 of 3500, sold for a staggering $675 on October 19, 2020.
Why was the Dickens Village series so important?
Dickens’ Village Series Open the door to Victorian England which at the time of Charles Dickens was the center of culture for the world and where many traditions we celebrate today took shape. The architecture, customs and history of Victorian England are inherent in the Dickens’ Village Series®.
Where to go for a night out in Dickens Village?
Two finely dressed English mates start a night out with a meal at Odin R. Hicks. The friendly chap with the bowler hat kindly offers to pay for his pal’s… This charming Dickens’ Village building includes a specially developed sound chip of song birds and provides an almost ambient background noise.
Where does the miller ground corn in dickens’village?
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…