Evolution of the Toilet

First toilets made in castles.

Jan 1, 1200

They were long shoots going into a moat. http://www.thejournal.ie/medieval-toilets-ireland-828585-Mar2013/ http://www.localhistories.org/toilettime.html

Evolution of the Toilet

Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Oct 5, 2015

Sir John Harrinton created the first flushing toilet which did not have a water trap.

Jan 1, 1596

http://historyofscience2009.blogspot.com/2009/02/alexander-cummings-c-1775.html

Alexander Cummings improved Sir Johns toilet, adding a water trap which kept clean water in the bowl after flushing.

Jan 1, 1775

http://historyofscience2009.blogspot.com/2009/02/alexander-cummings-c-1775.html

Crapper's workshop came up with a new siphon disign.

Jan 1, 1824

http://moreintelligentlife.com/content/ideas/flush-toilet-greatest-invention

Crpper's workshop then came up with a pull down lever that was supposed to be more convenient and take up less room.

Jan 1, 1886

http://www.oldhouseonline.com/the-history-of-the-toilet/

Most toilets are replaced by much improved compact, siphon jet models.

Jan 1, 1910

http://www.oldhouseonline.com/the-history-of-the-toilet/