Sanitation Collection (page 4)

Edward Farmer and his gang seen here underground cleaning scraps of paper and anything likely to cause obstruction in the culvert under Central London. April 1st 1947

London sewermen seen here with Mirror photographer Bela Zola at Blackfriars. April 1st 1947

The bust of Joseph Bazalgette on the Embankment, Bazalgette was the man who engineered the London sewer system. April 1st 1947

Edward Farmer and assistant seen here checking a sewage flow meter on the embankment. April 1st 1947

London sewermen seen here standing close to the bust of Joseph Bazalgette on the Embankment, Bazalgette was the man who engineered the London sewer system. April 1st 1947

London sewermen seen here in their rest room near Blackfriars. April 1st 1947

Edward Farmer and his gang seen here going underground cleaning scraps of paper and anything likely to cause obstruction in the culvert under Ludgate Circus. April 1st 1947

Edward Farmer and his gang inspect the flow back from the Thames into the Kings Scholars Pond Sewer. April 1st 1947

Edward Farmer who leads a team of sewage maintenance men. April 1st 1947

Edward Farmer and his gang wade through the flow back from the Thames into the Kings Scholars Pond Sewer. April 1st 1947

Locals bath in the Buriganga River Dacca, Bangladesh. February 1961 l

Dereliction along the quayside in Newcastle. A gentlemens public toilet. 20/10/80

Crowded home. Slums in Paddington - condemned house with no lavatory. Seen here empty the nightly slops bucket October 1953 D6404-001

Road Sweeper. January 1952 P012318

The man who wants to put the hundreds of miles of Londons sewers on the map as an attraction to Londoners went below at Clampham North station and took a tour of inspection. He was Mr

Holidaymakers on a sewerage pipe on the beach at Tynemouth near Newcastle Upon Tyne. June 1960 M4389-002

The Washerwomen (Les Laveuses), 1771. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
The Washerwomen (Les Laveuses), 1771

The Fleet-Street sewer, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Fleet-Street sewer, 1845. Underground waste system in London. It appears that although Sewers have been constructed in London for upwards of four centuries

Fleet-Street, deepening the sewer, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Fleet-Street, deepening the sewer, 1845. Workers improving the underground waste system in London, with Temple Bar in the distance....the difficulty of keeping open the traffic

Outre Compliments, August 18, 1786. August 18, 1786. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Outre Compliments, August 18, 1786

Parochialstrasse in Berlin, 1831. Creator: Johann Philipp Eduard Gartner
Parochialstrasse in Berlin, 1831

Sublimated Sewage Station: The Engine House at Abbey Mills, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Sublimated Sewage Station: The Engine House at Abbey Mills, c1935. Abbey Mills Pumping Station, in Stratford, East London, nicknamed the Cathedral of Sewage for its ornate design

Corner of Chase Side and Chase Green Avenue, c. 1890 b / w photo)
3086737 Corner of Chase Side and Chase Green Avenue, c.1890 b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop in foreground has signs)

Old Houses in London Street, Dockhead, about 1810, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Old Houses in London Street, Dockhead, about 1810, (c1878). View from Jacobs Island of houses backing onto a water course

The New River Head, c1872. Creator: Unknown
The New River Head, c1872. The site south-west of Sadlers Wells known as New River Head takes its name from the reservoir at the mouth of the New River

The Tower Moat, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
The Tower Moat, (c1872). View of the moat around the Tower of London, when it still contained water. It was drained and filled with earth in the 1840s after an outbreak of disease in the garrison

House Drainage. Schematic diagram

Repair of the Fleet sewer, City of London, 1854. From the Illustrated London News

Interior of the Fleet Ditch at the back of Field Lane, City of London, 1851. Artist
Interior of the Fleet Ditch at the back of Field Lane, City of London, 1851. Showing a man holding a ladder, behind him lies part of a mammals skeleton

New River Head, Finsbury, London, c1740. Artist: George Bickham
New River Head, Finsbury, London, c1740; the depiction of the first issuing of water into the New River Head, Finsbury in 1613 with a description

Sir Edwin Chadwick, British physician and social reformer, 19th century (1956)
Sir Edwin Chadwick, British social reformer, 19th century (1956). Chadwick (1800-1890) was largely responsible for devising the system under which the country was divided into groups of parishes

Sir William Crookes, English chemist and physicist, (20th century). After studying at the Royal College of Chemistry, London

Sir Joseph Bazalgette, CB, British civil engineer, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Joseph Bazalgette, CB, British civil engineer, 1877. Bazalgettes major achievements were in the field of public health engineering

A Well Cleaner, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
A Well Cleaner, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon

Sir William Crookes, English physicist and chemist, c1900s. Artist: Spy
Sir William Crookes, English physicist and chemist, c1900s. After studying at the Royal College of Chemistry, London, Crookes went on to make significant contributions in several fields of science

A Satire on Physicians, c1708. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
A Satire on Physicians, c1708. Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

A Court for King Cholera, 1852. A scene typical of the crowded, unsanitary conditions in London slums. Cholera first appeared in Britain in 1831

Max von Pettenkofer (1818-1901), German chemist and physician, Professor of Hygiene, Munich University, from 1865. Engraving

William Crookes, British physicist and chemist, 1903. Artist: Spy
William Crookes, British physicist and chemist, 1903. Crookes (1832-1919) holding the discharge tube which carries his name

Joseph Bazalgette (1819-1891), English civil engineer, 1887. Bazalgettes major achievements were in the field of public health engineering

Water closet, 1556
Water Closet, 1556. A man sitting on a toilet being menaced by a demonic creature. From The Metamorphosis of Ajax by Sir John Harrington

How Dirty Old Father Thames was Whitewashed, 1858. A British workman in overalls and boots holds a large brush in one hand, and a handkerchief to his nose with the other

Engraving depicting an earth closet by Kings, which automatically discharged earth into the bucket when the lid is closed. Dated 19th Century

Toothbrush with toothpaste in front of a toothbrush tumbler with mouthwash

Four-year-old blond boy brushing his teeth

CRAPPER TOILET, 1890s. Illustration of a Thomas Crapper toilet, 1890s

Father Thames Introducing His offspring to the Fair City of London. English cartoon, 1858
CHOLERA CARTOON, 1858. Father Thames Introducing His offspring to the Fair City of London. English cartoon, 1858, by John Leech on the need to provide proper sanitation

The pumping station at Deptford Creek, 1861
The sewage pumping station at Deptford Creek, designed by civil engineer Sir Joseph Bazelgette. Pictured here under construction in 1861. Date: 1861

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"From Waiting for the Hour to Modern Innovations: A Journey through Sanitation History" Step back in time to 1863, where an unknown creator and William Tolman Carlton captured Edward Farmer and his gang diligently going underground, cleaning scraps of paper. This glimpse into the past reminds us of the tireless efforts made towards sanitation. Fast forward to the 1880s, when Thomas Crapper's revolutionary invention, the Water Waste Preventer, was patented. This innovation marked a significant milestone in improving sanitary conditions and preventing waste buildup. In 1931 Paris, artist Ernest Flammarion immortalized sewer cleaners working tirelessly in the Main Sewer. Their dedication showcased their commitment to maintaining cleanliness even in challenging environments. Traveling further back in history reveals Sir John Harington's creation - the Water Closet. This remarkable invention brought comfort and improved hygiene standards for centuries to come. David Boswell Reid's contributions cannot be overlooked either. His expertise paved the way for advancements in sanitation systems that we benefit from today. The advert by Davis & Bennett showcasing heavy fireclay urinal stalls demonstrates how businesses have played a vital role in providing clean facilities for public use throughout history. A snapshot of early 20th-century Paris takes us to Vespasiennes or public urinals on Grands Boulevards. These structures served as essential amenities ensuring proper sanitation practices were accessible to all. Even aquatic life benefits from cleanliness. Actinopterygii fish species like bluestreak bony fish thrive when their habitats are properly cleaned and maintained across Asia. Moving closer to modern times brings us face-to-face with New Superloos installed on Hall Street, St Helens, Merseyside in February 1988. These state-of-the-art facilities represented progress towards more hygienic public toilets available for everyone's convenience. Finally, workmen inspecting underground sewer tunnels beneath Mersey tunnel remind us that behind every clean and functional system, there are dedicated individuals ensuring its smooth operation.