Fenwick Christmas Window 2025: Theme and display unveiled on Northumberland Street
The 2025 Fenwick Christmas Window has officially been revealed as the festive classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens.
Following last year’s widely loved Christmas Window, which showcased author and illustrator, Chris Riddell’s modern reinterpretation of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’, Fenwick has once again partnered with the former Children’s Laureate to bring this years’ theme to life.
The window series features the traditional scenes from Charles Dickens’ beloved novel, and follows the heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who after years of famously rejecting Christmas cheer, is visited by the ghosts of past, present and yet to come.
This culminates in Scrooge learning to feel the spirit of Christmas.
Chris Riddellsaid: “I was thrilled to be asked to produce designs for Fenwick’s Christmas windows again this year. The theme of A Christmas Carol was so rich and resonant with the ghosts and Scrooge and a host of Dickensian characters, I couldn’t resist the challenge.
“The amazing team went to work on my drawings and have turned them into 3D tableaux that are breathtaking. I can’t wait to see them come to life in the iconic Fenwick Christmas Window!”
Mia Fenwick, Executive Deputy Chair of Fenwick added:“Our 2025 Fenwick Christmas Window has been brought to life by the extraordinary talent of Chris Riddell, who returns for a second year following the success of our 2024 collaboration.
“This year’s reimagining of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol combines Chris’s distinctive artistry with our team’s craftsmanship to create a celebration of storytelling, creativity and festive spirit.”
As in previous years, Fenwick has partnered with The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, to compose a bespoke score for the display.
The window is now available to view along Northumberland Street, where it will remain until the new year.