Come One, Come All!

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.

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)

The gardener prides himself in his ability to sculpt fine topiaries for the manor house in Covent Gardens.

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.