Hurn Chemist

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked the pharmacist, ‘Why does your sign always say “Closed” when I know you’re open?’ The pharmacist smiled and replied, ‘Because, my friend, that’s our secret entrance for early-morning customers who like to keep things discreet.’ The delivery driver scratched his head, then burst out laughing as he realized the truth behind the closed sign.

2. A curious package arrived one day, addressed to no one in particular. The delivery driver shrugged and left it on the counter with a note: ‘For the Hurn Chemist, or whoever.’ Inside, amidst the usual bottles and boxes, lay an old tin can labeled ‘Miracle Elixir.’ The chemist popped the lid carefully, revealing a murky liquid that smelled like rotten eggs mixed with vanilla. He took a sip, coughed violently, then burst out laughing. 'This stuff tastes worse than anything I've ever brewed!' he exclaimed. A few days later, word spread: 'Hurn Chemist's Miracle Elixir' was now available for sale—guaranteed to cure any hangover or bad mood.'

3. One afternoon, an elderly gentleman entered Hurn Chemist and exclaimed, 'I just found out that every bottle here has exactly three wishes!' The chemist scratched his head, then grinned. ‘Impossible!’ he said. But before anyone could argue, a delivery driver walked in with a box marked ‘Magic Wishes’. The old man laughed heartily and whispered, ‘Guess I’ll come back later for more wishes.’

4. One morning, as customers were picking up their prescriptions, the intercom crackled with an unusual announcement: ‘Attention, everyone! We’ve run out of sugar-free gum.’ A regular customer, clearly exasperated, asked aloud, ‘What else are you running low on today? My blood pressure medication?’ The pharmacist smiled and replied, ‘Don’t worry, sir—we still have plenty of your pills!’ And so, amidst laughter and good-natured teasing, everyone left Hurn Chemist that day, albeit slightly less sweetly satisfied.