Shop, Play & Feast in London!

Come shop the winding lanes of Dickens' London, where you'll discover countless one-of-a-kind treasures. Whether searching for the perfect holiday present for friends and loved ones -- or a Christmas treat or two for yourself --our quaint shops and bustling emporiums are sure to please.

Arts & Literature

Whispers from the Past (Claudia Swanson) Returning to London again with the finest of fanciful fairies, delightful gnomes, ravishing mermaids, delightful tree house abodes for fairies and hobbits alike, as well as unsavory trolls, pirates and rogues, and other ethereal creatures from the Emerald Isles.

Nuyens Art Studio (Louis Nuyens) Pastel Portraits in the classical style. Continuing for 30+ years the tradition of Nuyens Portraits, where your unique beauty is captured within minutes to entrance you for a lifetime. Also available for purchase are Nuyens' paintings of Sailing ships.

Caswell Harps (Chris Caswell) Try your hand at playing one of Caswell Harps' new, affordable "Conservatory" models, inspired by the baroque harps of Europe and Wales.
Toadstool Farm Art (Collen-Tarrolly) Discover a colorful world of enchantment with fairies, unicorns, mermaids and other fanciful creatures from the hands of the artist herself.
Fitz-Gerald Manor Shop (Gerald Webb) Like being invited into a treasured personal library... the beautiful collection of unique bindings, poetry and antique maps reflects the discriminating taste of the proprietor.

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Clothing & Accessories

Dark Garden Unique Corsetry (Autumn Adamme) Ready-to-wear and couture corsets in an ever-changing variety of colors and fabrics created by this world-renowned corsetiere.
Madame Louise's Fashion Accessories (Lynn Combs) Fine bonnets, shawls, handkerchiefs and gifts for ladies, as well as hatpins, chatelaines and sewing tools.
Velvet Bedlam (Thompson) Specializing in children's period clothing and traditional attire.
Shuttle Creek Weaving (Annie Fischer) Beautiful woven ruanas and jackets in soft, easy care cotton. The inspired colors and unique styles are truly wearable art.
Miss Darla's Dolls Gone Wrong (Darla Hitchcock) Luxury wear for the wicked and the pure. Gorgeous Victorian clothing, lingerie and accessories.
Holzer & Combe Haberdashery (Larry Holzer/ Lynn Combs) Accessories for gentlemen, including top hats, canes, pocket watches and snuff boxes.

Steven Overstreet, Clothier Luxurious & romantic women's clothing.
Primrose Alley (Jennifer Landon) New and vintage textiles, buttons, beads, and feathers from museums and flea markets meet to create one-of-a-kind, limited-edition hats as well as unique hatpins, stickpins and clips.
Pat's Hats (Casey Jones) Incredible top hats, lovely furry Santa hats, the finest English woolen in a variety of tweeds, herringbones, and houndstooth made into wonderful caps and deerstalkers, as well as numerous hats adorned with exotic, wildly colored African fowl plumage.

Petrushka (Farber) Glorious Victorian hats, gloves and jewelry.

PiumaMia Feather Creations (Catalano) Fantastic feather creations and wearable art by Florentine artist.
Rosie's Posies (Echelmeier) A must-get at the Dickens Fair is a festive holiday garland or hair accessory to lift the spirits, beautiful and celebratory in your favorite color or style.
Mr. Alan Jeffries - Fine Gentlemen's' Apparel (Schoenberg) Everything for the man of distinction, from cloaks to cufflinks, shirts to shoes, collars to cravats. A proper bespoke tailor of fine clothing, offering ready-to-wear and custom-made fashions. Tailoring and alterations available by appointment.

Monarchy of the Absurd (Michelle Aralica) Offering genuine Victorian beaver silk top hats decked out in the season's finest ribbons, trims, feathers, plumes, buckles and baubles. A bit tattered and worn, but ever so rand for Ladies and Gents alike.

Spirit of the Goddess (Echelmeier) Glorious female adornments for many occasions. Tiaras, crowns, fancy headbands, and miscellaneous jewels to sparkle you and yours through a happy holiday season!

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Ceramics, Glass & Other Wares

The Basket Maker (Peggy Peterson) Wondrous hand-woven market baskets from far-off Morocco, and fine hand-woven scarves dyed in rainbow colors.

Artisan Flameworks (Nigoghossian) Andre creates glass ornaments, vessels, sculpture, and wearable art using the lampworking method of melting and shaping glass in torch flame. He specializes in majestic and unique hand-blown ornaments, as well as whimsical figurines of animals, mythical creatures, and nudes.

Oudeman Art Glass (Mary and Miguel Oudeman) Beautifully hand-crafted stained and beveled glass windows, kaleidoscopes, and unique gift items. Custom glass designs and restoration work also available.

Amsbury's Ceramics ( Michelle Amsbury) Amsbury's has an eclectic assortment of beads for every taste and pleasure. Make a necklace or earring set yourself, or the artists will be pleased to assist you. You may also choose from the pieces already designed for you by Michelle Amsbury.
Yanna Porcelain Sculpture (Yanna Weinheimer) Meticulously sculpted porcelain beasties, from the familiar to the exotic, will enchant all recipients. Ornaments can also be custom crafted from photos.
Xavier Gonzalez Ceramics Unique stoneware and crystalline glazed porcelain.
Schulps Pottery and Knives (Jon Schulps) Stunning knives, beautiful mugs, vases, bowls and platters.
Lodema the Potter (Lodema Epperson) Centuries-old techniques and timeless inspiration combine in one-of-a-kind pieces that are both charming and functional.
Curli Q-Ity (Skip Vasquez) Highly ornamental pieces are characterized by engravings, wirework, salvaged antiques and exquisite art glass.
Dancing Flame Candles (Grace Morgan) The perfect Holiday gift - intricate hand-carved candles made before your eyes. Watch as candles are dipped and carved - and perhaps dip a candle yourself!
Ye Pellucid Wares (G. Moore) A maker of glass bottles, lamps, and special Christmas ornaments.
Straw Works (Morgyn Owens-Celli) Morgyn Owens-Celli has been a straw artist for 25 years. He comes from a family where this art is over five generations old. Having learned his art in a traditional manner, much of Morgyn's work reflects the deep and traditional designs that are native to this art form and his family heritage. As an artist, he has explored the medium and continues to push the boundaries of its physical limitations. Samples of his work are in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution, and two American presidents have displayed his work in the White House.

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Jewelry

Pale Moon (Heidi Barthelemy) Unique hand-carved bone & horn jewelry, beautiful hand-cast ornaments & mirrors, hand-pressed cards, and Tarot jewelry. For over 40 years Christopher Miller and Gino Schavone's handcrafted items have been a trademark of the Patterson Fairs. The extraordinary quality shines brightly in the Dickens Fair setting, continuing this tradition of excellence!

Benitez Jewelers Gold and Silver handcrafted fabricated jewelry. All items are one-of-a-kind in either Art Nouveau or Victorian styles.

Astrolabes & Puzzle Rings (Greene) The best and largest selection ever seen of navigational instruments from the age of exploration - learn how to sail on the high seas. Specializing in puzzle rings and astrolabes - my shop was recently featured on the Science Channel show "How It's Made," so come to see fabulous trinkets available nowhere else!

Trance*Formation (Sue Thompson) Handmade earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

Singletree Celtic Design (Paul Reeves) Unique gifts of the finest quality for ladies and gentlemen, from silver hair spirals to pewter flasks.

Taylor Jewelry (Paul and Marnee Taylor) Taylor Jewelry is uniquely handcrafted and finely detailed in distinctive combinations of gold and sterling silver.

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Leather

Serendipity Leather (Feldkamp) Proudly offering Oberon leather & pewter handmade locally. Wallets, belts, handbags, journals, and desk accessories adorned with Celtic, Art Nouveau, and Naturalistic images as well as Venetian glass pens, ink, seals & sealing wax complete a desk set the Mr. Dickens himself would be proud to own.
Peekaboo Masks (Mitchell Walker) Finely crafted leather mask designs offered by Mr. M. Walker of London at his establishment Peekaboo-Masks.

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Pewter & Wood

Fellowship Foundry (Randal Moore) Heirloom-quality pewter handmade in the Bay Area, from wax design to final hand polishing.
Daylight Artworks (Heather Daylight) The inherent beauty of natural stone and wood is revealed in functional pieces of art.
Ballena Bay Pewtersmiths (Kary and Rollie Rivas) Cups, mugs, shot glasses and goblets cast in timeless pewter.
Box Clocks (Rainbow) Handmade pocket boxes, charming box clocks and compasses.

Whirlwind Magic Wands (Hall) Beautifully handcrafted wands for the magician in everyone.

Broom Magic (Fischer) Whimsical, traditional hand-carving transforms brooms and staffs from tools to treasures.

Morgan's Mane (Nancy Morgan Reed) Handcrafted wooden hair combs and sticks. Fine exotic and domestic woods are used to create one-of-a-kind hair accessories that really work in your hair. Also hand-woven and knit shawls and scarves with matching crochet hats.

Fyne Wood & Stone Boxes (James Thomson) Unique handcrafted wood and stone boxes provide hiding places for treasures and make jolly good gifts. Try your hand at solving the mysterious Turkish Puzzle box.

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Apothecaries & Emporiums

Wormwood's Workhouse Washwares (Sidney Rice) The rag and bone crone, Wilamina Wormwood, offers up the best workhouse soaps in all of London, and candles to light your way through the city streets!
Patterson & Sons Stationers Coat Check, Lost & Found, General Information, Fair memorabilia, and old-fashioned candies.
Passiflora (Paula Rahn) Scents, oils, balms, and perfume bottles.
The 'Happy Christmas' Store (Lupe' Vasquez) Gorgeous botanical and ribboned garlands.
The Heart and Skull at Pirate's Cove (Amsbury) An exciting mix of wares for Pirates of any age. Everything your black heart desires!
Blythe Spirits (Donna Larson) Fine hand-made soaps and emollients for the face and body. Distinguished for their extremely gentle, purifying and soothing effects on the skin.

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Toys & Ornaments

The Elegant Fowl (Guillian Marshall) Unique, original designs hand-painted on an array of emptied (real) eggshells, resulting in sturdy, ornamental, miniature masterpieces at affordable prices. Smaller pieces come fully strung as ornaments.
Dorr Eddy Designs Usher in the holiday season with personalized Christmas ornaments.

Mystics

Mama Mambo's Tarot (Heflin)
Madame Jolie's Readings of Esoterica (Stevens)
Mrs. Nickleby's Parlor (T. Smith)

Activities & Diversions

Cat & Bull Gaming Parlor (Bertini, Bowman) Try your hand at a proper game of Pub darts or your luck at the authentic gaming tables.
Adorn Thy Hair (Lynn Combs) French braids and romantic, one-of-a-kind updos that transform your visit to the Fair.
Central London Telegraph Co. Send a hand-written telegram or holiday greeting to friends and family inside the fair, from yourself or from Father Christmas. Also love notes; even marriage proposals! Include a small personal favor for that extra touch.
Mrs. Piper's Photo Parlour (Alwyn L'hoir) How would you and your family look as citizens of Old London? Dress up as one in Mrs. Piper's Photo Parlour, and take home a lovely period portrait as a memento of your Dickensian adventure!
The Candy Machine (Patrick Morris) Pop the balloon, release the ball, and watch the fascinating twists and turns of this mechanical wonder! Everyone's a winner.
Portraits (Louis Nuyens) Pose for a portrait by the master himself to create a timeless memento.
Mrs. Mooney's Photo Parlour (Autumn Adamme) Feeling flirtatious and adventurous? Mrs. Mooney's Victorian Boudoir Photography Parlour offers the finest Victorian underpinnings and corsets, provided by Dark Garden, in which to pose and be photographed by our highly skilled photographer Mrs. Mooney, a pupil of the famous Ernest Bellocq.
Footlight Fiasco O sole mio! Music hall performers are the targets in this game - tell 'em how you liked the show by bowling 'em over with vegetable shaped beanbags!
Boot the Cat Wield an old boot against that pesky alley cat on the back fence and win!
Flip a Sweep (Al Bertini) Up and at 'em! Flip the chimney sweep dolls toward the townhouse chimney tops - if they land inside, you win a prize!
Corinthian Rose Sporting Club (Greg Pursley) Join the ladies and gentlemen of the club as they open their doors in the holiday spirit and instruct everyone who visits in the classical art of fencing, one of the most popular sports of the Victorian era.
The Safari Carousel (Virello) Pick your favorite safari animal for an adventurous ride on this hand-made, hand-powered children's carousel!
Children's Painting Garden (Love) A veritable storybook of handmade, collectible ceramic shapes created to paint upon. A delightful ornament for your tree or to give as a gift - and an activity for both the young and the young at heart!
The London Printer (Sullivan) Stop by for a lesson in old-fashioned typesetting and help create a real printed piece on the authentic 1860s printing press!