The Tale of the Toilet                              

an entertaining talk for all clubs, groups and collectors' societies

The Toilet,   The Lavatory,   The WC,   The Euphemism

The history of the humble loo is a fascinating story of invention and enterprise.  This entertaining talk reveals the milestones in the development of the toilet, WC or lavatory.

The movie shows just a few of the images used in the talk

Terry shows some recently discovered film and photographs from more than 100 years ago and pictures of some of the most beautiful designs of the past.

He then ventures into the future of toilets, showing how technically-advanced ceramic WCs may, one day, be installed in our bathrooms.

Here’s your chance to find out more about this ceramic marvel

Who is that talk aimed at?

Societies, clubs, associations.  

WIs, Probus Clubs, Rotary, Round Table, NADFAS, history societies, or antique collectors clubs, luncheon clubs.   

Bathroom manufacturers' staff

Schools and Colleges.  Staff and students.  CPD

What is it about?

This 50 minute entertaining and highly engaging talk describes the history of the humble loo from Roman times to present day.

It also peeps into the future of toilets.

Amusing and educational, this talk is full of illustrations with both archive and contemporary material, including vintage film. 

Hilarious asides are guaranteed to amuse the audience.

You will never look at a lavatory the same way again!

Download pdf file  - Read about "The Tale of the Toilet - An Englishman's Perspective." (2.5mB)