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 »
"A unique site deserving prioritisation; good luck and more resources to the enforcers! Country Ireland"
"Another discraceful failure of the legal framework that ought to be able to protect our cultural heritage. I'd be interested to see more on Mr Anderson's financial dealing to see what else he's been up to and what links he may have to the various politici"
"Culture should win over commerce, even if it rarely does. But surely the potential revenue from Joyce-loving tourists must make this economically unsound? Tack on a gift shop to pay for the upkeep, just keep it up and running. Country UK"
"Birthplace of my Grandfather and business of my Great Grandfather this building must be preserved as part of our heritage Country Ireland"
"It's a crying shame should this continue. Down with this sort of thing - careful now! Country Ireland"
"it is a great shop, last stand of family bussines in the heart of Dublin"
"save sweny's chemist"
"It is important to preserve what has become an important part of our heritage. Save Sweny's chemist! Country Ireland"
"Don't let a piece of history die Country Finland"
"16th June 2004 Country Ireland"
"A highlight of my visit to Dublin, I stumbled onto Sweny's and had a great visit with the volunteers. I even bought lemon scented soap...a treasure that shouldn't be surrendered to the wrecking ball. I live in Los Angeles and they sacrifice any culture in"
"As a historical site, Sweny's should be saved."
"We need to preserve this site and with it preserve a part of our history Country Ireland"
"Greene's is gone. Save Sweeney's! Country Ireland"
"*sign* Country Germany"
"the interior of the building should be preserved aswell Country Dublin Ireland"
"Boycott their cinemas Country Ireland"
". Country Universtiy College Dublin, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2. Ireland."
"Please save this important piece of out culture and history Country Ireland"
"This building is an irreplaceable part of Irish literary heritage. Lose it now and we will regret it for a long time. Country Ireland"
"save this historic place Country Ireland"
"Losing Sweny's would be a great shame Country USA"
"dont destroy this corner of old dublin and all that it represents Country ireland"
"Don't destroy your historic landmarks."
"save my great granda chemist Country ireland"
