Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice …and potties

Regency era England little changed since roman times Industrial revolution would bring production and standardization Plumbing Pivot Point – 19th century

…the word “plumbing” is derived from Plumbum, the Latin word for lead? Did you know…

History of plumbing – Supply • Irrigation – get water to where the crops are • urban communal supply – get water to where the people are • private home supply

…the word ”aqueduct” is derived from the Latin aqua (water) and ducere (to lead)? Did you know…

…that lead poisoning, leading to neurological diseases in Rome's ruling classes, is believed by some to have been a contributing factor to the fall of the Roman empire? Did you know…

History of plumbing – Waste • natural water courses • engineered water courses • Sewers

History of plumbing – Waste • Toilets through the ages…

…Vespasiennes, French public pay toilets, are named after the Roman Emperor who first employed the tax-generation and raw material collection scheme in Rome? Did you know…

History of plumbing – fittings • Taps • basins • Toilets • Baths • showers

The Regency era • Accelerating urbanization • Few “bathrooms” • Bathing was a chore • Widespread supply and waste to private homes in late-1800’s

…the Plumbing Museum is located in Watertown, Massachusetts? Did you know…

Pride and Prejudice