The windows depict scenes from The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis as a celebration of family, community and the joy of reading.
Fenwick has revealed its much-anticipated Newcastle Christmas window theme: The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, depicting the beloved tale of four curious children discovering the magical world of Narnia; “a place where it is always winter but never Christmas.”
This year’s Christmas window sees Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy step through the magical wardrobe and embark on a fantastical adventure with Aslan and Mr. Tumnus, where they navigate the land of eternal winter which has been enchanted
by the White Witch.
The fantastical world of Narnia was unveiled in front of children and families from Fenwick’s partner schools, hospitals and charities, as well as competition winners on Sunday evening.
Mia Fenwick, chief Marketing officer at Fenwick, said: “Our Christmas windows are a celebration of the importance of storytelling. We are thrilled to celebrate the joy of reading once again, by bringing the classic Chronicles of Narnia to Newcastle and to viewers tuning in from our global Fenwick community. The Chronicles of Narnia fantasy series, imagined by C.S. Lewis, brings together readers of all ages, inviting them into an enchanted land filled with mesmerising characters who teach us all about courage, kindness, family and the thrill of adventure.”
The window display showcases the twists and turns of the popular fantasy novel published by HarperCollins. Head of Creative, Paul Baptiste added: “We are really excited this year to create and share the story of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. It’s been a joy to explore the fantastical world containing such amazing characters, wonderful scenery and incredible storytelling for our windows, also featuring a few special surprises.”
This year, Fenwick has once again teamed up with The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, to provide a specially created soundtrack for the festive window, and shoppers can also bring the enchanted tale of Narnia home with a limited-edition version of the book.
The windows will be in place from now until early January 2024.
