Thomas Crapper was a plumber in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries who founded his own company in Chelsea in 1861. Contrary to popular belief, Crapper did not invent the flushing toilet which is said to have been invented by Sir John Harrington. Crapper however did make several patents relating to drain improvements, water closets and manhole covers. His plumbing business was quite successful, and supplied plumbing to members of the royal family, a feat for which many incorrectly believed he was knighted for.

Although he did not invent the flushing toilet, Thomas Crapper & Co did successfully market and mass produce them.  As soldiers passed throughout England during WWI it is believed that the slang term ”crapper” was created due to the frequency of Crapper & Co’s logo being present.

 

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