THOUSANDS of hearts melted last week as the highly-anticipated 2018 Fenwick Newcastle Christmas window was revealed. Under snow falling from the rooftop, huge crowds gathered for the launch of ‘We’re Walking in the Air’ animated display, while countless others joined in the celebrations on social media.

Inspired by the much-adored children’s picture book by renowned author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, which was published 40 years ago, the window was created in conjunction with Penguin Ventures, part of Penguin Random House. It tells the story of a young boy, James, who wakes at midnight to find the snowman he built that day has magically come alive. Their instant friendship takes them on a journey, first on motorcycle and then by flight together to the North Pole for a snowman party and to meet Father Christmas with his reindeer.

As they soar above in the sky, music plays out in the form of a very familiar, endearing tune.

The final scene depicts the touching moment when James realises the next morning all that is left of his adventure with The Snowman is the scarf he is wearing, given to him by Father Christmas, affirming that it was not just a dream.