Shop for Lilliput Lane Miniature Cottages Lilliput Lane Miniature Cottages Founded in September 1982 by David J Tate. His dream was to capture the architectural heritage of Britain in the most authentic, detailed miniature sculptures ever seen. . Each and evey Lilliput Lane miniature is completely hand crafted by skilled artists in the original Lilliput Lane Studios set up twenty-six years ago by David. The cottages are based upon real buildings and many collectors enjoy touring the country lanes in search of the actual houses that have inspired the miniature versions, that's how authentic they are.