CMS Williams: The Advancement of the Flush Toilet

First Flush Toilet Invented

Jan 1, 1596

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In the year of 1596, Sir John Harrington, Queen Elizabeth's godson, invented for his godmother the first flush toilet. Although ridiculed by his friends, he and his godmother continued to use it.

Flush Toilet Improved by Alexander Cummings

Jan 1, 1775

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Alexander Cummings improved the flush toilet in 1775 by adding a water trap, which allowed some water to stay in the bowl after flushing, and kept the house from smelling like sewage.

Samuel Prosser Invents Plunger Closet

Jan 1, 1777

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In the year of 1777, Samuel Prosser invented the plunger closet, which involves a toilet and a plunger. The plunger is pushed down, and the water sucked out of the bowl.

The Modern Toilet

Apr 18, 2013

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The modern toilet is made to be efficient and simple. It is connected to a sewage pipe that leads to a sewage system, and flushes at the push of a lever..