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'''Sweny's Pharmacy''', or '''F. W. Sweny & Co. Ltd.''' is a former Victoria-era pharmacy, now a used-book store, in [[Dublin]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] most notable for appearing in [[James Joyce]]'s 1922 novel ''[[Ulysses (novel)|Ulysses]]''. The pharmacy is one of many Joycean landmarks scattered throughout Dublin,<ref name = BOI>{{cite web |title=Sweny, 1 Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, DUBLIN |url=https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/50020449/sweny-lincoln-place-dublin-2-dublin-city |website=Buildings of Ireland |access-date=18 August 2023}}</ref> and has become a literary tourist attraction, particularly on [[Bloomsday]] (16 June) when fans of Joyce visit the premises to celebrate the book.
'''Sweny's Pharmacy''', or '''F. W. Sweny & Co. Ltd.''' is a former Victorian-era pharmacy, now a used-book store, in [[Dublin]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] most notable for appearing in [[James Joyce]]'s 1922 novel ''[[Ulysses (novel)|Ulysses]]''. The pharmacy is one of many Joycean landmarks scattered throughout Dublin,<ref name = BOI>{{cite web |title=Sweny, 1 Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, DUBLIN |url=https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/50020449/sweny-lincoln-place-dublin-2-dublin-city |website=Buildings of Ireland |access-date=18 August 2023}}</ref> and has become a literary tourist attraction, particularly on [[Bloomsday]] (16 June) when fans of Joyce visit the premises to celebrate the book.


== History ==
== History ==
Built in 1847 as a [[General practitioner|GP's]] consulting room and later adapted to include an [[apothecary]], the building was eventually opened as a 'dispensing chemist' named "F.W. Sweny and Co (Limited)" in 1853 when pharmacist Frederick William Sweny took over.<ref name = AO>{{cite web |title=Sweny's Pharmacy |url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/swenys-pharmacy |website=[[Atlas Obscura]] |access-date=18 August 2023 |date=31 October 2017}}</ref><ref name = SwenyNews/> The Sweny family who operated the pharmacy also lived in the house to which it is attached.<ref name = BOI/> The ''[[National Inventory of Architectural Heritage]]'' notes that a "Mark Sweny, [[Doctor of Medicine|M.D.]], [[General practitioner|general medical practitioner]] and [[Accoucheur|accoucheur]]" operated from the site as of 1862.<ref name = BOI/>
Built in 1847 as a [[General practitioner|GP's]] consulting room, the building was later adapted to include an [[apothecary]]; it eventually opened as a 'dispensing chemist' named "F.W. Sweny and Co (Limited)" in 1853 when pharmacist Frederick William Sweny took over.<ref name = AO>{{cite web |title=Sweny's Pharmacy |url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/swenys-pharmacy |website=[[Atlas Obscura]] |access-date=18 August 2023 |date=31 October 2017}}</ref><ref name = SwenyNews/> The Sweny family who operated the pharmacy also lived in the house to which it is attached.<ref name = BOI/> The ''[[National Inventory of Architectural Heritage]]'' notes that a "Mark Sweny, [[Doctor of Medicine|M.D.]], [[General practitioner|general medical practitioner]] and [[accoucheur]]" operated from the site as of 1862.<ref name = BOI/>


In the nineteenth century, Lincoln Place was also the site of a [[Turkish Baths, Lincoln Place|Turkish baths]] and a number of medical facilities (including an ophthalmic hospital).<ref name = BOI/> Sweny's chemist and apothecary would have served supplies, including soap, to those who used these services.<ref name = BOI/>
In the nineteenth century, Lincoln Place was also the site of a [[Turkish Baths, Lincoln Place|Turkish baths]] and a number of medical facilities (including an ophthalmic hospital).<ref name = BOI/> Sweny's chemist and apothecary would have served supplies, including soap, to those who used these services.<ref name = BOI/>
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As of February 2022, PJ Murphy was noted as running Sweny's.<ref name = RKBD>{{Cite web|last1=Kane |first1=Robbie |last2=Dillon |first2=Brian |date=2 February 2022|title=Watch: Historical Sweny's chemist celebrates 100 years of James Joyce's Ulysses with special readings |url=https://www.dublinlive.ie/whats-on/watch-historical-swenys-chemist-celebrates-22961980 |access-date=18 August 2023|website=dublinlive.ie |language=en}}</ref>
As of February 2022, PJ Murphy was noted as running Sweny's.<ref name = RKBD>{{Cite web|last1=Kane |first1=Robbie |last2=Dillon |first2=Brian |date=2 February 2022|title=Watch: Historical Sweny's chemist celebrates 100 years of James Joyce's Ulysses with special readings |url=https://www.dublinlive.ie/whats-on/watch-historical-swenys-chemist-celebrates-22961980 |access-date=18 August 2023|website=dublinlive.ie |language=en}}</ref>


==Ulysses==
==''Ulysses''==
[[File:Sweny Soap (Ulysses).JPG|thumb|Sweny's Lemon soap]]
[[File:Sweny Soap (Ulysses).JPG|thumb|Sweny's Lemon soap]]
In the book, the character of [[Leopold Bloom]] buys a bar of lemon [[soap]] while waiting for a prescription.<ref name = AO/> Lemon soap can still be bought in the shop as a souvenir.<ref name = SwenyShop>{{cite web |title=News |url=https://www.sweny.ie/shop |website=sweny.ie |access-date=18 August 2023 }}</ref>
In the book, the character of [[Leopold Bloom]] buys a bar of lemon [[soap]] while waiting for a prescription.<ref name = AO/> Lemon soap can still be bought in the shop as a souvenir.<ref name = SwenyShop>{{cite web |title=News |url=https://www.sweny.ie/shop |website=sweny.ie |access-date=18 August 2023 }}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Turkish Baths, Lincoln Place]], a nearby establishment which also appeared in Ulysses (demolished in 1970)<ref>{{cite web |title=1860 – Turkish Baths, Lincoln Place, Dublin |url=https://www.archiseek.com/2013/1860-turkish-baths-lincoln-place-dublin/ |website=Archiseek - Irish Architecture |access-date=18 August 2023 |date=1 March 2013}}</ref>
* [[Turkish Baths, Lincoln Place]], a nearby establishment which also appeared in ''Ulysses'' (demolished in 1970)<ref>{{cite web |title=1860 – Turkish Baths, Lincoln Place, Dublin |url=https://www.archiseek.com/2013/1860-turkish-baths-lincoln-place-dublin/ |website=Archiseek - Irish Architecture |access-date=18 August 2023 |date=1 March 2013}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:1847 establishments in Ireland]]
[[Category:1847 establishments in Ireland]]
[[Category:1853 establishments in Ireland]]
[[Category:1853 establishments in Ireland]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Dublin (city)]]
[[Category:Ulysses (novel)]]
[[Category:Ulysses (novel)]]

Latest revision as of 13:20, 14 June 2024

Sweny's Pharmacy
Sweny's Pharmacy on Bloomsday, 2020 (with the Davenport Hotel in the background)
Sweny's Pharmacy is in central Dublin.
Sweny's Pharmacy is in central Dublin.
Location in central Dublin
General information
TypeVarious
Architectural styleVictorian
Address1 Lincoln Place
Dublin 2
D02 VP65
Coordinates53°20′31″N 6°15′02″W / 53.34188°N 6.25056°W / 53.34188; -6.25056
Inaugurated1847[1][2]
Design and construction
Architect(s)unknown

Sweny's Pharmacy, or F. W. Sweny & Co. Ltd. is a former Victorian-era pharmacy, now a used-book store, in Dublin, Ireland most notable for appearing in James Joyce's 1922 novel Ulysses. The pharmacy is one of many Joycean landmarks scattered throughout Dublin,[3] and has become a literary tourist attraction, particularly on Bloomsday (16 June) when fans of Joyce visit the premises to celebrate the book.

History

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Built in 1847 as a GP's consulting room, the building was later adapted to include an apothecary; it eventually opened as a 'dispensing chemist' named "F.W. Sweny and Co (Limited)" in 1853 when pharmacist Frederick William Sweny took over.[4][2] The Sweny family who operated the pharmacy also lived in the house to which it is attached.[3] The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage notes that a "Mark Sweny, M.D., general medical practitioner and accoucheur" operated from the site as of 1862.[3]

In the nineteenth century, Lincoln Place was also the site of a Turkish baths and a number of medical facilities (including an ophthalmic hospital).[3] Sweny's chemist and apothecary would have served supplies, including soap, to those who used these services.[3]

President of France Emmanuel Macron visited Sweny's in August 2021.[2][5]

As of February 2022, PJ Murphy was noted as running Sweny's.[5]

Ulysses

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Sweny's Lemon soap

In the book, the character of Leopold Bloom buys a bar of lemon soap while waiting for a prescription.[4] Lemon soap can still be bought in the shop as a souvenir.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Fitzgerald, Genevieve (13 January 2017). "Dublin Treasures - Sweny's Pharmacy". dublin.ie. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "News". sweny.ie. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Sweny, 1 Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, DUBLIN". Buildings of Ireland. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Sweny's Pharmacy". Atlas Obscura. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  5. ^ a b Kane, Robbie; Dillon, Brian (2 February 2022). "Watch: Historical Sweny's chemist celebrates 100 years of James Joyce's Ulysses with special readings". dublinlive.ie. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  6. ^ "News". sweny.ie. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  7. ^ "1860 – Turkish Baths, Lincoln Place, Dublin". Archiseek - Irish Architecture. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
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