Beautiful Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes by Whispers From the Past~
There are so many interesting things to see at the Dicken’s Fair. One Yelp review said that it really takes four days to see everything, and I think with all the entertainments and performances scheduled, that I agree.
Here are just a few of the things that I enjoyed.
Utterly Charming! Teapot mushroom houses by Whispers From the Past.
There’s even an area to decorate your own fairy house. Here are two samples.
This delightful area, produced by Whispers From the Past also, is pretty popular with kids and gets very crowded by afternoon time.
Festive headbands and head wreaths~
Waltzing in Fezziwig’s Warehouse. Don’t hesitate to join in the merriment!
Victorian style games.
Yep, really, throw some boots at the cats! lol
Pretty pewter gifts~
And oh, I think really my favorite place of all– Fitz-Gerald Manor Shop.
According to librarything.com, Fitz-Gerald Manor Shops only exists during the Great Dickens Christmas Fair. It specializes in 19th century authors, in particular Charles Dickens.
I don’t believe the books were for sale, but the teacups and teapots were!
Oh how I wish I had more time to look through all the books.
Tea and books are a lovely combination.
For those who imbibe, there are four pubs, and this Absinthe Bar.
Most of the spirits I consume tend to be in cooking and baking, but I did admire this art nouveau sign.
Eavesdropping on conversations is part of all the fun!
Probably the greatest entertainments are the people watching (both actors and attendees in costume), and hearing snippets of conversations between characters.
I did my best to eavesdrop on this conversation between Charles Dickens and this woman. It was rather noisy around, but I did manage to hear them discussing some “amusement” or other.
And there are many amusements indeed at the Dicken’s Fair.
…more pictures to come…
