The history of toilets began over 2800 years ago when King Minos of Crete had the first recorded flushing water closet. During Roman times, sewer systems with running water were developed. In 1596, Sir John Harington invented the first modern flush toilet, installing it in Queen Elizabeth I's palace. The first patent for a flushing toilet was issued in 1775 to Scottish inventor Alexander Cummings. Throughout the 1800s and 1900s, improvements were made such as indoor plumbing, elevated tanks, and the modern close tank and bowl design. Today, various technologies exist such as gravity fed, water saving, pressure assisted, and vacuum toilets.

1. History of Toilets By: Manpreet

3. King Minos was the first one to run hot and cold water.

4. The toilets had a hole cut in it and were made of fired brick

6. They has outhouses or toilets directly connected to the sewer system.

8. Harington first installed his toilet in his godmother palace.

9. His godmother was Queen Elizabeth I.

11. Alexander Cummings was a Scottish watchmaker and a Mathematician

13. 1880- Thomas Crapper patented some minor improvements to the toilet. Brought toilet design and modern technology together.

14. Usually seats were wood and toilet was usually emptied by pulling a chain. Very decorated and attractive.

16. Standard Flush toilet with 1.6 Gallon tank.

17. Prone to blockage.

19. Water saving toilets

20. Pressure-assist toilets- More forceful flush

21. Vacuum Toilet- EVAC system in the toilet so it doesn’t use water.

24. http://inventors.about.com/od/pstartinventions/a/Plumbing_3.htm

25. http://www.localhistories.org/toilets.html