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cosmictanya wrote:

That reminds me of the day I discovered the Lilliput Lane section in Debenhams homewares department. I thought I’d never seen anything so wonderful. It was extensive, laid out on several tables so you could walk between as if you were walking round winding streets. For years I wanted some pieces, and nobody I knew ever bought me any - my mothers family thought they were tacky, and my fathers family thought they were too expensive, so I never got any despite including at least one item annually on my wanted presents list until the age of about 11.

My mum used to have some Lilliput Lane or similar such houses. She had probably 5 or 6 on display on the mantlepiece. As a child I'd put my face up close to them and look at the details. They were lovely, if a little dated today.

I think she might still have them, wrapped up in bubblewrap in the loft.

For those who don't know what we're talking about....

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Lilliput Lane, founded in 1982 by David Tate, was a company known for its extensive range of realistic miniature handmade models of real English and Welsh cottages and scenes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilliput_Lane

They really are the most wholesomely dated thing.

This thread isn't as popular as I was expecting.

I’m enjoying it.

I was thinking of posting a picture of the Viz parody ad for LL, but didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

I don't mind seeing it. I'm open to mockery of just about anything. Even wholesome Lilliput Lane houses.

I for one demand to see it.

I'm trying to go through my e-archive of Viz mags right now to try and locate it, but it's an insurmountable task.

I expect the Princess has a better scan.

I am totally unfamiliar with the brand.

Seems you could'f actually bought it (amongst other things)!

None of them seem to be of quite the same quality and size of their illustrious fourbares.

Still Sh*t Street looks to be the best of the lot.