Lavatories Collection
"Exploring Lavatories: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the past as we uncover the fascinating world of lavatories
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"Exploring Lavatories: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the past as we uncover the fascinating world of lavatories. From old-fashioned outdoor facilities to modern-day conveniences, these spaces have played a significant role in our daily lives. Join us on this captivating journey across various continents and eras. In Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe, an old-fashioned outdoor lavatory or pissoir stands as a testament to historical sanitation practices. Similarly, at the Roman site of Sabratha in Libya, North Africa, we discover ancient latrines that have been preserved as part of UNESCO's World Heritage Site. Traveling further east to Algeria's Timgad, another Roman site recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance, we encounter yet another remarkable latrine structure from antiquity. These sites offer glimpses into how societies approached hygiene centuries ago. Closer to home in Crumpsall CWS Biscuit Factory in 1908 - Lavatories reveal a snapshot of industrial-era lavatory design. The Cooperative Wholesale Society Biscuit factory showcases the evolution of sanitary facilities within manufacturing settings. Moving forward through time and space brings us to Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 7 which accommodated up to 600 people during times of crisis. This innovative architectural marvel demonstrates how even under extreme circumstances, lavatories remained essential for human comfort and well-being. Advertisements also shed light on the history surrounding these spaces; an advert for Morrison Ingram & Son bath and lavatories from 1888 reveals early attempts at marketing bathroom fixtures for domestic use. Meanwhile, Novio toilet paper advertisement from 1915 highlights advancements in personal hygiene products during World War I era. Shifting gears towards more recent developments takes us to St Helens' Hall Street where new Superloos were introduced on February 23rd, 1988. These state-of-the-art public toilets revolutionized urban convenience while maintaining high standards of cleanliness.