Fenwick Newcastle Unveils Elaborate Dickens' Christmas Carol Window Display

Fenwick's Newcastle flagship store has unveiled its 2025 Christmas window display themed around Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol, marking a return to traditional storytelling after recent modern offerings. The display, created in collaboration with author and illustrator Chris Riddell, features detailed 3D tableaux based on Riddell's illustrations, vintage props, and custom-made costumes, highlighting scenes from Scrooge's transformative journey. A specially composed musical score, performed by the Royal Northern Sinfonia in partnership with the Glasshouse International Centre for Music, accompanies the display. The window reveal was celebrated in front of invited guests and streamed online, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from both live and virtual audiences. Fenwick emphasized the year-long dedication involved in the project, including months spent crafting costumes and sets, while shoppers praised the display as the best in years, appreciating its rich storytelling and festive spirit. This annual tradition has been a beloved fixture since 1971, drawing families and community members to enjoy its creative celebration of Christmas.