Save Sweny's Chemist of "Ulysses" from Destruction

Sweny's Chemist of Lincoln Place/Westland Row, Dublin, the famous chemist shop, dating from 1853, mentioned in James Joyce's "Ulysses" and a listed building, was burgled on, of all days, the centenary... continue reading »

150 signatures Goal: 1,000
All Signatures (150 total)
76.
Mary B 18 February 2010

"Please save Sweny's Chemist! Country Ireland"

77.
Paul S 23 January 2010

"Keep it open Country England"

78.
Christine S 17 December 2009

"It was my great grandad's place Country USA"

79.
Jim R 21 October 2009

"Please save this building"

80.
Caitriona D 19 October 2009

"Surely a successful man like Anderson can afford to give something back to Ireland"

81.
Brendan L 15 September 2009

"There is no way Anderson should be allowed to get away with this. Country Ireland"

82.
Nancy O 15 August 2009

"I agree with the petition Country Ireland"

83.
Joanne O 10 August 2009

"This building has major historical significance , please let sense prevail!"

84.
Paul M 12 June 2009

"Unbelievable that this kind of thing is still allowed.... Country Ireland"

85.
Christopher Mk 19 May 2009

"My grandfather, Frederick William Sweny, was a member of the family which owned and operated the chemist shop visited on Bloom's Day. Besides my interest in saving this piece of literary history, it is an important part of my family's past which I hope ca"

86.
Mike F 11 May 2009

"Act NOW! Country UK"

87.
Kamila P 13 April 2009

"There is need to save this heritage! Country Czech Republic"

88.
Kathy B 11 March 2009

"History is precious - save the building Country USA"

89.
Nem K 17 February 2009

"Joyce is recognised around the world as one of the foremost writers in literary history. This is a chance to preserve one of the irreplacable landmarks associated with his legacy and it would be myopic and foolish to destroy it in the name of a quick buck"

90.
Duke Ofp 29 January 2009

"Save the building, don't destroy historical/cultural architecture Country Scotland"

91.
Phil H 29 January 2009

"Please please please save Sweny's Chemist! Country England"

92.
Damo Blevins 25 December 2008

"where do i sign? Country Scotland"

93.
Elise O 14 December 2008

"It would be a sin and a crying shame to lose such a unique and valuable part of our heritage. Please save Sweny's Chemist Country Ireland"

94.
Catriona C 29 October 2008

"Shame on Dublin if we can't save this wonderful shop. Country Ireland"

95.
Janet C 26 October 2008

"Save Sweny's from the fat cat developers"

96.
Barry L 17 October 2008

"Another "fire" candidate eh? We're watching Mr Halfpence... Country Ireland"

97.
Diarmaid K 27 September 2008

"Sweny's should be preserved and opened to the public and possibly used as a public art space. Country Ireland"

98.
Ivan O 18 August 2008

"Why are required? The petition says it all. Country Ireland"

99.
Peter R 7 August 2008

"History must be cherished, not neglected! Country Australia"

100.
Karen M 27 June 2008

"save the chemist,its part of my family history Country Ireland"

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