toilet technology

Colin Douthwaite (Col...@equinox.gen.nz) wrote:
: d_t...@smcvax.smcvt.edu wrote:
: : In article <vir...@sacajawe.iea.com>, vir...@comtch.iea.com (Virginia Ledgerwood) writes:
: : >   We would apprieciate any information on toilets that you have.  No one
: : >has responded yet. PLEASE HELP!!!!!
: : >
: : >                     From Aaron, Andrew, Joel, and Kyley

: : "The Acme School of Stuff" is an excellent series of broadcasts from (I
: : believe) Toronto.  One of the programs tells all about how toilets operate, how
: : they are manufactured, what they are made of, and so on.  Find and Enjoy!


: There is a 1984 BBC Television documentary on the origin and
: development of public conveniences in Britain entitled "On The
: Throne". It traces the technology back to the quite elaborate public
: conveniences built by the Romans for their garrisons in Britain
: through to the modern automatic coin-operated SuperLoos of London.

: Good viewing if you can trace a copy and have a liking for
: lavatories and the stories that go with them :-)

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Warning to train passengers:

" Don't use the W.C. whilst the train is standing in the Station.
  If you've got to go, then you've got to go
  Before you reach your destination.

  You'll be fined 5 quid if you lift the lid
  And be put upon probation.
  So don't use the W.C. whilst the train is standing in the Station ! "


The above musical ditty is from the BBC Television documentary
" Upon the Throne " made in 1984 on the subject of toilet technology
and development dating from the Roman occupation of Britain to the
modern day, coin-operated, fully automatic, SuperLoos of London.

Bye,