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Bally-Whim

Wade’s Irish Village, Bally-Whim only had one set.

There are eight buildings. They each have a number on them that corresponds to the number on the box. Continue reading Wade’s Irish Village, Bally-Whim

Wade Ceramics

Wade Ceramics was founded in 1867. Originally different members of the family had different factories. By 1958 they merged to become Wade Potteries Limited.

In 1905 more factories owned by relatives were combined, including one that was founded in 1810. So, they backdated the company founding to 1810. Continue reading About Wade Whimsy Villages

Wade Ceramics is probably best known for the miniatures in Red Rose Tea. Red Rose Tea has included a little figurine since 1967. They are called Wade Whimsies.

They made the Irish Village, Bally-Whim from 1984 till 1987. There is only the one set with eight pieces.

Bally-Whim House is the big house of the village. The big house is the country house of the Anglo-Irish. The historical landed class in Ireland had a large estate houses on their lands. Continue reading Bally-Whim House, Bally-Whim