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National Trust commemorate Thomas Crapper

By T.K. Randall
January 28, 2010 · Comment icon 9 comments

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In a celebration of the history of the humble toilet the National Trust are commemorating the contributions of Thomas Crapper.
While it is a common misconception that Crapper invented the flushing toilet he was a skilled plumber and came up with several inovations including the lavatory ballcock.
Crapper was a Victorian plumber and inventor who revolutionised the nation's lavatories with his inventions. A National Trust spokesman said: "From early Roman loos and silver chamber pots to the elaborate 'thrones' of the rich and famous, National Trust properties are flushing out the history of the humble lavatory to mark this anniversary.


Source: Telegraph | Comments (9)




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Comment icon #1 Posted by sarah snow 15 years ago
No matter how much I admire some Roman inventions and customs, I just will never get how they could see going to the toilet as "a social affair"
Comment icon #2 Posted by chemical-licker 15 years ago
No matter how much I admire some Roman inventions and customs, I just will never get how they could see going to the toilet as "a social affair" know what you mean
Comment icon #3 Posted by schizoidwoman 15 years ago
No matter how much I admire some Roman inventions and customs, I just will never get how they could see going to the toilet as "a social affair" No, that is a bit of a puzzle.
Comment icon #4 Posted by conspiracybeliever 15 years ago
That's funny. I've never heard of this guy but what a perfect name for someone who invented the toilet, or had a hand in it.
Comment icon #5 Posted by ~Onyx~ 15 years ago
I heard The Tidybowl Man tried to crash the party, something about residuals, or something.
Comment icon #6 Posted by Dr Alien 15 years ago
oh crap
Comment icon #7 Posted by ~Onyx~ 15 years ago
oh crap ...
Comment icon #8 Posted by brlesq1 15 years ago
My Dad told me that's why it's called the crapper. I didn't know about the thrones, but it makes sense. I think the Romans made just about everything a social event.
Comment icon #9 Posted by Mandrake 15 years ago
No, that is a bit of a puzzle. In the army you have no choice when you're out in the field. You get used to it and it actually becomes a laugh. I recall once saluting our commanding officer while he was in the latrine bent over with a wad of paper in one hand! "Excuse me if I don't salute back", he said, looking up at me. :lol: You ladies don't know what you're missing out on! Every woman must have experienced that moment when, just having just stepped into the bath, the door bursts open and their bf or husband came rushing into the bathroom with a turtles head? I'd say that counts...


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