Sweny Chemist still going since 1853

[JohnM]

Since 1853 the Sweny Chemist has been on Westland Row, Dublin and although not a working chemist anymore it’s well worth a visit whenever you are in City.
Although they do sell some small items it’s run on a voluntary basis and they depend on the donations of visitors to help pay the rent, and you can even sign the visitors book.
It’s small and compact and has hardly been touched since it opened over 150 years ago. And the one claim to fame it boasts is that it is mentioned in James Joyce’s book Ulysses, when Leopold Blood dropped in to buy some soap.

[DoctorJazz]

What an incredible find John....great series of images. You really get the character
of the place across. A great piece of history !

[sorted]

:)Agree with all Sandy has said, Such a Lovely Series of Shots and so Clear

[mrdoug]

U N B E L I E V A B L E ! Love them, John.

[Pat]

Nice imagery, John. Too bad they've got what appears to be white Xmas lights strung along the shelving, though. Kind of ruins the periodicity.
These would probably lend themselves well to black and white or sepia.

[JohnM]

Thanks everyone I appreciate the comments give me great encouragement

[JohnM]

Thanks everyone I appreciate the comments they give me great encouragement

[sorted]

:DI love them all.
:o Pat thiese lights are traditional in Uk and Ireland once they work don't take them down.
Only joking i never really noticed them till it was pointed out maybe it is a true fact haha.:eek:

Still think it is like "The Old Curiosity Shop";)