Before toilets were invented, human beings simply squatted and did their things when nature called.
In 2500 BC, ancient Egyptians constructed bathrooms with latrines(toilets) which were flushed by buckets of water.
The Romans [753 BC – 410 AD] The Romans considered going to the toilet as a social event with their friends and family. |
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The Saxons [410 – 1066 AD] The Saxons used pots or deep cesspits, which are big holes in the ground for toilet wastes. |
Roman toilets
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Medieval times [1066 – 1485] People used potties in the Medieval times. They were kept at home. The people simply threw the waste on the streets. |
Medieval toilets |
Georgian Times [1714 – 1837] People kept their potties in the dining rooms at this period of time. They were kept inside furniture, such as sideboards.
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The Victorians [1837 – 1901] Poor families had to share toilets which were called privies at that period of time because the population in Britain greatly and the number of toilets remained the same. |
Victorian toilets |
The 20th Century Tissue paper was invented. It was called “curled paper”. |
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Modern Britain Toilets have different colours and styles nowadays. You can even ask a designer to design one for yourself! |
Modern toilets |
