There is substantial evidence to suggest that flushing toilets have been around since around 2000 BC. In Greek times, King Minos had flush out toilets with pans and wooden seats, not too dissimilar to those that we know today. The Romans also brought a type of flushing toilet to Britain. The remains of a communal flushing toilet can be sen on Hadrian's Wall in England. However, gravity also played quite a role in this toilet! But after the Romans left, the concept of flushing toilets died a death until 1596.
Sir John Harington, who was the godson of Queen Elizabeth lst. is reputed to have invented a flushing loo in 1596, although it was ridiculed at the time.
The first commercially produced toilets were really only invented around 1885 (although between 1775 and 1885, the design was being adapted and refined) by Thomas Telford, who was based near the Potteries in the Midlans of England. Twyfords as a company still produce toilets today.
Sir John Harington, who was the godson of Queen Elizabeth lst. is reputed to have invented a flushing loo in 1596, although it was ridiculed at the time.
The first commercially produced toilets were really only invented around 1885 (although between 1775 and 1885, the design was being adapted and refined) by Thomas Telford, who was based near the Potteries in the Midlans of England. Twyfords as a company still produce toilets today.
