The Evolution of The Toilet By handerson33-33 Period: Jan 1, 1590 to Jan 1, 2016 Flushing Toilets Jan 1, 1596 Sir John Harrington inveted a flushing lavatory Jan 1, 1700 French furniture makers allegedly invented the Bidet Jan 1, 1775 Alexander Cumming got the patent for the first flushing toilet Jan 1, 1778 Joseph Brahmah had a better design Jan 1, 1852 First Public Lavatory in London Jan 1, 1884 The first pedestal toilet bowl was made Jan 1, 1900 Houses were built with inside toilets for skilled workers Jan 1, 2001 The World Toilet Organization was formed to improve toilets in the developing world
