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Hachette UK has reversed their decision and committed to keeping the Chambers office in Edinburgh. This victory belongs to the 1,644 people who signed this petition. Keep a close eye on their transition as we ensure they honor their promise to maintain these essential Scottish roots.

November 15, 2009

Keep Chambers in Edinburgh

Keep Chambers in Edinburgh

🏆 Won — 1,619 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 9 months ago
We would like to register our support for the campaign to retain the Chambers office in Edinburgh. Chambers books, notably The Chambers Dictionary, have a distinctive quality that is due in no small part to their Scottish roots. We urge Chambers's parent company Hachette UK to reconsider its decision which could bring an end to Chambers's 190-year presence in Scotland and threatens the continued existence of the Chambers name. Note added 22 December 2009: Sadly a buyer was not found and the Edinburgh office closed on 18 December 2009. The staff and supporters of Chambers would like to thank everyone who signed the petition for their support.

Updates

October 26, 2009

We just hit the one thousand signature mark for keeping Chambers in Edinburgh. Take this link and post it on Facebook or text three friends to keep the pressure on our target.

Reached 1,000 supporters

October 23, 2009

October 22, 2009

We hit our first 100 signatures today. Post this link on Facebook right now and email your local representative to demand they notice our fight.

Reached 100 supporters

October 20, 2009

6 Comments

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Alistair Ross
16 years ago Featured

Chambers dictionary is the best one. Losing the history here is a disgrace.

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Eleanor Wheeler
16 years ago Featured

Please dont let this happen. Its part of our culture.

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Fiona Abbott
16 years ago Featured

This is a massive loss for Edinburgh. Chambers is an institution and it just feels wrong to ship it all down south.

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Sarah Pierce
16 years ago Featured

Ridiculous decision. Keep it in scotland where it belongs!

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David Mansour
16 years ago Featured

My grandfather worked there for years. Very sad day for the city.

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Mark Bauer
16 years ago Featured

Corporate greed wins again. Shame on hachette.

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