Lavatory Collection (#5)

Girl having difficulties in the toilet (litho)
3641690 Girl having difficulties in the toilet (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl having difficulties in the toilet)

Saint Eugenies Cradle (engraving)
2772179 Saint Eugenies Cradle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Eugenies Cradle)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728219 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Dolphin armest public toilet of the forum; High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) (stone)
GDG267027 Dolphin armest public toilet of the forum; High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) (stone) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Timgad

Triton Closet from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison, Ingram & Co
STC182256 Triton Closet from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison, Ingram & Co. Manchester, published c.1890 (colour litho) by English School

The latrine (photo)
BAL176122 The latrine (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Fashion victim: Edwardian woman realising the cut of her dress presents a problem when going to the toilet (chromolitho)
5995921 Fashion victim: Edwardian woman realising the cut of her dress presents a problem when going to the toilet (chromolitho) by English School

The Royal Masonic Institution for Girls at Battersea (b / w photo)
1056849 The Royal Masonic Institution for Girls at Battersea (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plans showing Sanitary Fittings and Drainage of a Pair of Suburban Houses (litho)
3650884 Plans showing Sanitary Fittings and Drainage of a Pair of Suburban Houses (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Doultons Simplicitas Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869616 Doultons Simplicitas Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Jennings Improved Bramah Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869613 Jennings Improved Bramah Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Seance a la Chambre (colour litho)
2795341 Seance a la Chambre (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seance a la Chambre. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (colour litho)
728229 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Decorated Lavatory Bowls from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison
STC182253 Decorated Lavatory Bowls from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison, Ingram & Co. Manchester, published c.1890 (colour litho) by English School

National Wash-Out Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869621 National Wash-Out Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Plunge Valve Closet, with handle lifted, 1870 (engraving)
869614 Plunge Valve Closet, with handle lifted, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

The Government has been called in to help an inconvenienced council. Newcastle councillors want to close the public lavatories in Shakespeare Street but unfortunately for them

Swalwells posh new super loo. Gateshead Council is splashing £35
Swalwells posh new super loo. Gateshead Council is splashing £ 35, 000 on a high-tech public toilet opposite the popular Highlander pub. Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. 19th February 1989

Betty and Robert Thewlis were delighted when workmen at last finished alterations to their house. For 10 years they had shared their front door with the entrance to a public lavatory built right next

Ladies toilets, Nicholas Street, Newcastle. 25th March 1991

Mrs Margaret Betteney, senior attendant at Chester-le-Street loo with attendants Jean Pearson and Ivy Harboard. The ladies hard work

Ladies toilets at High Bridge, Newcastle. 25th August 1995

Sunderland promenade toilets. 4th December 1995

The Bell Green toilets, the womens section described by a passer-by as not fit for a lady to enter. 7th August 1964

The Sky Blue Way toilets in Gosford Green. 5th July 1988

No glass windows, solid laminate-faced doors and concealed pipework - thats the new style public lavatory in Coventry. Such vandal resistant conveniences, such as this one in Adelaide Street

The worlds first computerised musical loo came to Coventry today, and 18-year old David Tunnicliffe couldn t resist singing along. David is pictured in the loo at West Orchard car park

Architect Terry Bracewell shows off the Albany Road toilets blending in with Earlsdon library. 5th July 1988

Mens lavatory, Ford Street, Coventry, removed in 1969. Circa 1969

P for free Public Conveniences signs January 1975 75-00173-001

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

Salon Orchestra Meier, 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
Salon Orchestra Meier, 1911

Interior of cell, 1842. Creator: Unknown
Interior of cell, 1842. Inside Pentonville Prison in London, completed in 1842. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Venerable Idleness, Queen of Cockaigne; a fat woman seated on a movable toilet chair being waited on and fed by seven women, 1565

Landscape with a Rainbow over a Farmhouse and Distant Village, n. d
Landscape with a Rainbow over a Farmhouse and Distant Village, n.d

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England, Suffolk, Southwold, Latitude Festival, Organic Toilet, Paper Dispenser

A Gentleman and a Lady descend into a public convenience
A Gentleman and a Lady descend elegantly into their respective public conveniences Date: circa 1905

Short S14 Sarafand, S1589, aft storage space and lavatory equipment

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

Outside toilet, Belleville Road School, London, 1936. The flushing cistern and toilet with a wooden seat

Going to London through Epping Forest, 1802. A woman picks up her petticoats to step over a bush shaped like a forest tree to get to her garden latrine

Lavatory in Sacristia Filipina or New Sacristy. Convent of Christ, Convento de Cristo, in Tomar. It is part of the UNESCO world heritage Europe, Southern Europe, Portugal, April

Part of a French railway wagon-lit (sleeping car), 1890. Showing accommodation by day and night and (centre) the lavatory

Rude street sign - Nyhavn district in Copenhagen, Denmark

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"Lavatory: A Journey through Cultural Perspectives and Necessities" Embarking on a journey to the lavatory, one discovers more than just a way to relieve oneself. From the intricate Indic scripts adorning public restrooms in Tamil Nadu, India, to the whimsical illustrations of Netherlandish Proverbs found in village landscapes, lavatories become gateways into diverse cultures. In Munich's Oktoberfest, Archer Cupid humorously guides visitors towards restroom facilities amidst the lively celebrations. Meanwhile, suffragettes fought for women's rights and challenged societal norms like Bloomerism - their legacy intertwined with lavatories as symbols of progress. An old-fashioned outdoor pissoir in Amsterdam takes us back in time to an era when communal toilets were common across Europe. In Australia's vast Outback, dunnies stand resilient against Uluru's majestic backdrop - reminding us that even nature calls for human convenience. The comical image of a drunk stockbroker perplexed by toilet roll highlights how everyday objects can confound even the most sophisticated minds. On another note, Gordon Parks' poignant photograph captures a mother and daughter at Frederick Douglass housing project during 1942 D. C. , emphasizing that access to clean sanitation is essential for all. Sanitary ware showcases elegant designs that elevate bathroom aesthetics while space station toilets demonstrate technological advancements beyond Earth's boundaries. Knightsbridge in London boasts luxurious lavatories fit for royalty while portable beach toilets in Jijoca de Jericoacoara offer comfort amid sandy shores. Whether it be cultural heritage or modern conveniences, lavatories serve as vital spaces where bodily needs are met and personal moments unfold. As we navigate this world of diverse perspectives and necessities surrounding "lavatory, " let us appreciate its significance beyond mere functionality – connecting humanity through shared experiences.