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Know the difference: #LapDance and #Lab #dance

#KätToon #Labor #lavatory #Science #Wissenschaft #Laboratorium

**Martin Luther And The Reformation**

Whilst reading a book concerned with the field of psychoanalysis, I came across a fact that I did not know. Martin Luther, the German theologian who launched the Reformation in the 16th century, suffered from chronic constipation. It is said that he received inspiration for the ideas that launched the Reformation whilst being in the 'sewer'.

🔗 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3944549.stm.

#History #Histodon #MartinLuther #Constipation #Lavatory

#Image attribution: Lucas Cranach the Elder, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Page URL: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Martin_Luther_(1483%E2%80%931546)_MET_DP159769.jpg.

"Martin Luther (1483–1546) – painting by Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder (MET, 55.220.2)"

Nothing like unblocking a lavatory to bring one down to earth.

#Lavatory #Toilet #EverydayAnnoyances

@jemmesedi The image shows a plunger, a common household tool used for unclogging drains. The plunger consists of a black rubber bulb at the bottom and a white handle. The rubber bulb is designed to create suction when pressed against a drain and pulled up, helping to dislodge blockages. The handle is long and straight, with a T-shaped top for a comfortable grip. The background is plain white, emphasizing the plunger's design and color.

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Museum: Fränkisches Freilandmuseum (Franconian Open Air Museum), Bad Windsheim

Location: Eisweiherweg 1. 91438 Bad Windsheim, Germany

https://freilandmuseum.de/topbar/sprachen/en

#museum #toilet #restroom #lavatory #franconia #fränkischesfreilandmuseum #fränkischesfreilandmuseumbadwindsheim #freilandmuseumbadwindsheim #freilandmuseum #badwindsheim

White-tiled restroom with three urinals against the wall, a window allowing light in, and a brown tiled floor with a drain. The atmosphere is clean and utilitarian.

A narrow, tiled room with a wooden ceiling and yellow lockers on the left. An open, black door on the right lets in bright daylight, creating a utilitarian and transitional atmosphere.

Two white sinks with mirrors in a tiled bathroom with wooden ceiling. A soap dispenser is on the left, and a poster is above the sinks. Bright, clean atmosphere.

A clean, tiled restroom features a white urinal mounted on the wall next to a toilet partially visible behind a partition. The mood is sterile and functional.

We found the dunny! A follow up review continuing my eternal hunt for the perfect loo.

#toilet #loo #lavatory #dunny #review

http://twaddle.blog/2025/06/02/we-found-the-dunny/

Museum: Bucerius Kunst Forum, Hamburg

Location: Alter Wall 12, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

https://www.buceriuskunstforum.de/

#museum #toilet #restroom #lavatory #art #buceriuskunstforum #bkf #hamburg #hh

A modern public restroom with three white urinals mounted on a clean, light beige wall. The design is minimalist, with no partitions between the urinals. The lighting is recessed and casts three evenly spaced pools of light above the urinals. The dark flooring contrasts with the smooth, pale walls, emphasizing a sleek and contemporary atmosphere.

A washbasin area in a modern public restroom. A white rectangular sink is built into a minimalist white vanity unit, with two bottles of soap on top. The background features a large wall-mounted mirror reflecting the opposite side of the room with a wall mounted radiator. On the left wall is a stainless steel paper towel dispenser. The lighting is soft and embedded in the ceiling, and a faint smudge on the wall suggests regular use. The overall design is clean and utilitarian.

Museum: Museum Plantin-Moretus, Antwerp

Location: Vrijdagmarkt 22, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium

https://museumplantinmoretus.be/en

#museum #toilet #restroom #lavatory #art #antwerp #antwerpen #museumplantinmoretus #plantinmoretus

Two white ceramic sinks with modern chrome taps are mounted on a green-tiled wall in the men’s restroom of the Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp. Above them are mirrors and round wall lights, as well as dispensers for soap and paper towels. A waste bin below holds used paper towels. Behind the sinks is a prominent wooden-framed window, original to the 16th-century structure. Its ornate leaded-glass design, featuring a pattern of diamond panes, is partially frosted for privacy. Through the clear sections, the viewer can see the red brick architecture and mullioned windows of the museum’s historic courtyard. A white radiator sits below the window, blending the historic ambiance with modern functionality.

A row of four white wall-mounted urinals in the men’s restroom of the Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp. The first three urinals are separated by tall white privacy panels. The lower half of the wall and the floor are tiled in muted green, while the upper wall features classic white square tiles. To the left is a large, wooden-framed leaded-glass window typical of Renaissance architecture, in keeping with the museum’s 16th-century origins. The window includes frosted diamond-shaped panes for privacy, interspersed with clear glass segments. Through the unfrosted parts, one can glimpse the red brick façade and stone-framed windows of the historic inner courtyard, reflecting the building’s original printing house heritage. A traditional white cast-iron radiator sits beneath the window.

Museum: PHOXXI, Temporary House Of Photography

Location: Deichtorstr. 1-2, 20095 Hamburg, Germany

https://www.deichtorhallen.de/en/phoxxi

#museum #toilet #restroom #lavatory #art #hamburg #phoxxi #houseofphotography #temporaryhouseofphotography #deichtorhallen

A narrow public restroom with three light green stall doors aligned on the left side. At the end of the corridor, a white ceramic urinal is mounted on the beige wall. The floor is covered with grey tiles, and the ceiling features three recessed lights near the top left corner. The overall lighting is bright and even.

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Three white ceramic urinals are mounted along two intersecting pale wooden walls in a public men's restroom. Each urinal has a metallic flush valve above it, connected by exposed black piping that runs along the wall. A lime green privacy divider separates the middle urinal from the one on the right. The flooring is dark grey, and the overall appearance is utilitarian with visible plumbing fixtures.

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Three white ceramic urinals are mounted along two intersecting pale wooden walls in a public men's restroom. Each urinal has a metallic flush valve above it, connected by exposed black piping that runs along the wall. A lime green privacy divider separates the middle urinal from the one on the right. The flooring is dark grey, and the overall appearance is utilitarian with visible plumbing fixtures.

A single white urinal is mounted on a pale wooden wall in a public restroom, with a bright orange urinal mat placed inside it. Above the urinal is a metallic flush valve connected to black piping. The surrounding wall is heavily covered in graffiti and handwritten messages in various colors and styles. To the left, part of a green privacy divider and another urinal are partially visible. The floor and plumbing pipes have a rugged, industrial look.

Museum: Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst, Ghent

Location: Jan Hoetplein 1, 9000 Ghent, Belgium

https://smak.be/

#museum #toilet #restroom #lavatory #art #gehnt #gent #smak

A clean, well-lit public men's restroom featuring a row of four white ceramic urinals evenly spaced along a wall covered with light beige square tiles. Above each urinal is a chrome flush valve, and small metal shelves are mounted between them. The floor is dark grey tile, and the lighting from above casts soft shadows on the wall.

A corner of a public restroom with two white toilet stall doors slightly ajar, revealing tiled interiors. The walls are fully covered in off-white square tiles, and a frosted window allows diffuse daylight into the otherwise dimly lit space. The floor is dark grey tile, and the overall design is minimal and utilitarian.

The sink area of a public restroom with a large horizontal mirror mounted above a sleek glass countertop. Two round stainless steel sinks are embedded in the counter, each with a modern single-lever faucet. Liquid soap dispensers are fixed to the tiled wall, and a hand dryer partially obscures the right side. A hygiene awareness poster is visible in the mirror's reflection, along with other restroom fixtures.

Museum: Kunsthalle Hamburg

Location: Hamburger Kunsthalle, Glockengießerwall 5, 20095 Hamburg, Germany

https://hamburger-kunsthalle.de/en

#museum #toilet #restroom #lavatory #hamburg #kunsthalle #kunsthallehamburg #hamburgerkunsthalle

A modern, minimalistic public restroom with two white sinks, mirrors, and dark floor tiles against light-colored walls.

A clean, modern restroom with five closed stall doors on the right and a tall white radiator at the end of a dark-tiled hallway.

Two urinals in a restroom with one blocked off by white and red striped tape.

Interior of a modern men's restroom featuring white urinals against dark walls and tiles underneath and a well-lit ceiling.

Museum: Kunsthalle Schweinfurt, Schweinfurt

Location: Rüfferstraße 4, 97421 Schweinfurt, Germany

http://www.kunsthalle-schweinfurt.de/

#museum #toilet #restroom #lavatory #schweinfurt #kunsthalleschweinfurt

Two white urinals in the corner of a tiled bathroom, separated by a white privacy panel. A pack of toilet paper sits on the window ledge beside them.

A clean public restroom with blueish frosted glass cubicles on the right, a white radiator in the center, and a plain white door on the left. The walls are tiled in light grey.

Close-up of a metal door handle with an “X” design on a blueish glass bathroom stall, with the background out of focus showing tiled walls and a white radiator.

#putin #russia #calendar #ukrainewar #ukraine #lavatory #toiletpaper
Yes, we love them! They’re soft, strong, thoroughly absorbent, and last a lot longer than normal toilet rolls…

A screenshot showing calendar pages of Putin attempting to look ridiculously macho. Bare chested, holding a rifle etc. My apologies for not typing more here, but looking at the photos is making me feel a bit sick…. The accompanying headline reads “Kremlin Media Claims Putin Calendars Are Big Hit in the UK.”

Museum: Museum Wiesbaden (Hesse State Museum of Art and Nature), Wiesbaden

Location: Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 2, 65185 Wiesbaden

https://museum-wiesbaden.de/en/

Artwork by Moritz Frei

#museum #toilet #restroom #lavatory #wiesbaden #museumwiesbaden #landesmuseumwiesbaden

A men's restroom with three white urinals mounted on a dark green tiled wall. Above each urinal is a flush button. Two vertical wall lights illuminate the area. The floor is dark grey with visible water stains.

A framed artwork featuring a white perforated urinal screen mounted on a beige background. Below the frame is a plaque with the title "52% Abstraction" by Moritz Frei, mentioning its acquisition by the Museum Wiesbaden in 2013.

A row of four white sinks with chrome faucets in a public restroom. Above the sinks are mirrored cabinets and vertical lights. The wall is covered with dark green tiles, and a white radiator is visible on the left side. There are decorative dried plants next to the sinks.

Museum: K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf

Location: Ständehausstraße 1, 40217 Düsseldorf, Germany

#museum #toilet #restroom #lavatory #k21 #kunstsammlung #nrw #düsseldorf #dusseldorf #dus

A spacious men's restroom with a modern design. On the left, there are several white stall doors, one with circular windows leading to the urinal. The floor is dark and semi-glossy, reflecting the overhead fluorescent lighting. On the right, a long mirror runs the length of the wall, reflecting three black countertops with two sinks and stainless steel faucets each. Two metal trash bins are placed beneath the sinks. The restroom appears clean and well-maintained.

A clean men's restroom with a row of white urinals mounted on a white tiled wall. Each urinal has a flush sensor installed above it. The floor is covered with dark tiles, contrasting with the bright walls. Overhead lighting provides even illumination. The restroom appears modern and well-maintained.

Museum: Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt

Location: Römerberg, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

#museum #toilet #restroom #lavatory #schirn #schirnkunsthalle #frankfurt #ffm

The entrance to a men's restroom in a public building. A large, illuminated white wall with bold black lettering ("WC HERREN") marks the entrance. The floor is covered in beige tiles, and the surrounding walls are painted in a neutral color. A smaller sign with restroom symbols is visible on the left wall, indicating accessibility features. The lighting is soft, creating a modern and minimalist atmosphere.

A row of five white circular urinals mounted on a white tiled wall in a men's restroom. The floor is covered with beige and brown marble-like tiles. The restroom has a clean and modern design with bright lighting. A mirror and additional tiled walls are visible in the background.

Museum: Museum Reinhard Ernst

Location: Wilhelmstraße 1, 65185 Wiesbaden, Germany

#museum #toilet #restroom #lavatory #wiesbaden #museumre

The image showcases a modern interior space featuring a men's toilet entrance. The walls are clad with large, vibrant murals that feature an abstract blend of colors, including bold shades of blue, orange, pink, black, and yellow; an artwork by artist MadC.

The floor is composed of dark, glossy tiles that contrast with the colorful artwork. Soft, white lighting illuminates the area, highlighting the details of the murals and creating a welcoming ambiance. The hallway angles give a sense of depth, leading the viewer’s eye toward the artistic displays on either side.

The image showcases an abstract, vibrant artwork illuminated against a modern backdrop. The artwork by artist MadC features a dynamic arrangement of colorful brush strokes, predominantly in hues of orange, blue, and purple, creating a sense of motion and energy. The strokes intersect and overlap, forming a visually captivating composition that draws the viewer's eye.

To the left of the image, sleek, grey-colored paneling is visible, contrasting with the vivid colors of the artwork. The flooring is comprised of large, smooth gray tiles that reflect the light, enhancing the contemporary feel of the space. Soft lighting complements the artwork, highlighting its vivid colors and detailing without being overpowering.

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The image depicts a modern restroom interior featuring four contemporary urinals aligned along a sleek, dark wall. Each urinal is designed with a smooth, white finish that contrasts sharply against the dark backdrop. The urinals are partially shielded by tall, privacy panels in a matte black finish, enhancing user comfort and privacy. The flooring consists of large, square dark tiles that complement the overall aesthetic.

In the background, a vibrant, abstract glass panel introduces a splash of color, (artwork by MadC). The lighting is soft and ambient, creating an inviting atmosphere. This contemporary restroom design emphasizes cleanliness, privacy, and modern aesthetics.

The image features a contemporary artistic installation set in a sleek, minimalist environment. At the center is an angular, geometric white table with a matte finish, acting as the sink with a collection of glossy chrome faucets. The arrangement of the faucets and soap dispensers varies in height and design, showcasing an array of modern styles.

The background is adorned with smooth, pale-colored walls and large mirrors that reflect the lighting, enhancing the bright and airy atmosphere of the space. The flooring consists of dark, textured tiles, providing a striking contrast to the table.

Whenever Lavrov opens his mouth, I wish someone would shut the lid.

#lavatory #pol

We need more #footnotes in #Academia like footnote 11. Thank you Colin Richmond. From _The Penket Papers_ (1986) #BritishMuseum #Lavatory

Page of printed text. Text reads: ‘Is the development of the shit-house paradigmatic of the development of society: from the communal to the individual?’ Footnote reads: ‘A thought: in the British Museum north staircase lavatory 25 May 1984.’

I have a running joke with my Dad whenever either of us visits a stately home, castle or other historic attraction. We will try and find the toilet (often given the age of the buildings a more primitive affair than we would tolerate today) and get a picture of it to send to each other. I cannot for the life of me remember how this started, but as we send the pictures on our family group chat, it tends to lead to groans and moans from other members of the group, especially the wife!

At the weekend I visited East Riddlesden Hall near Keighley. It was almost by accident I found the dunny (despite neither of us being from Australia or New Zealand we tend to use the slang name popular there). Walking past what looked like a nondescript outbuilding, I popped my head through the open door and discovered a rather drafty pair of latrines. Of course I had to snap a picture and get it sent to my Dad (and the wider family). His response on this occasion: 😜.

Back home, and I realised over the couple of years we have been doing this I must have amassed a decent collection of toilet photos. Up until now, other than amusing my dad and bemusing the rest of the family, I have not done much with them. So, I thought I would share some of the best with you good people, along with a brief review of the facilities of course.

Before I continue, I should make it clear I have not actually test-run the facilities reviewed here. Any comments I have given below are purely of an observational nature. With that being said, I have three main criteria for judging the quality of an historic toilet; privacy, comfort, and probably most important of all, cleanliness. From that, I have given each offering a poo rating (…) out of five. If you find yourself at one of these venues and caught short, knowing what facilities are available might just save your dignity.

Clearly this post is a little bit of fun. For many people around the world access, or lack thereof, to a toilet can be no laughing matter. If you enjoy what you read here and are able, please consider visiting one of these charities who are working to bring clean loos to those who need them: Wateraid, Tearfund or the World Toilet Organisation.

East Riddlesden Hall

It seems only fair to start with the toilet which inspired this post. Tucked out of the way in a mostly warm and dry brick outhouse, the facilities do well in the cleanliness and comfort stakes. It is privacy where they fall down, though before the invention of social media you might have appreciated the pooing companion to while away the time.

Jamie’s Craptastic Rating: 💩💩💩💩

Lotherton Hall

Our next toilet is an indoor option. With the addition of a bath and antique wheelchair, the facilities on offer are much more comfortable. On paper, it should tick all the boxes for my review and gain itself the full five poos, but I do feel disappointed you do not get to enjoy the invigorating windchill from the outdoor outhouse.

Jamie’s Craptastic Rating: 💩💩💩1/2

Abbey House Museum

Strictly speaking, the Abbey House latrines are not real. They are replicas built in a mock Victoria street, but with such fine examples of slum latrines I could not help but include them. Lost points for privacy all around here. Not only do you have a poomate, but you seem to be in full view of the street. Certainly not an option for anyone who gets performance anxiety…

Jamie’s Craptastic Rating: 💩💩

The Forbidden Corner

There is a chance toilet number 4 is a fake as well, but let’s just pretend it is real. Located in the folly to end all follies, privacy is much improved, while cleanliness is lacking here (look at the dust!). Comfier than pooing in the street I am sure, it is still a far cry from perfect.

Jamie’s Craptastic Rating: 💩💩💩

Flanders Hall, West Burton

This next choice was discovered in the grounds of a holiday rental my wife’s family booked in 2022. Grim does not even begin to describe it (the hole was originally covered with a bucket and as I removed it I was astonished to find nothing living underneath). The toilet manages to pull back half a point for the toilet paper (a rare but welcome sight) but has few other redeeming features. Oh and should you choose to rent the house yourself, the toilet choices inside are, while cleaner, still interesting…

Jamie’s Craptastic Rating: 💩1/2

Bolton Castle

Easily the winner for the longest drop in this list. Set amongst the battlements of the castle, it is far from practical if you are caught short, but in the event of a siege, the defenders could well engage in a little biological warfare alongside the traditional arrows and boiling pitch.

Jamie’s Craptastic Rating: 💩💩💩

The Cutty Sark (I think)

I couldn’t write this review without including an offering from my Dad. I believe this is from the Cutty Sark, a tea clipper moored in London. I have two clues, the photo was sent to me on the day my parents went to visit the ship, and the big Head written on the glass front to the toilet being the nautical word for the toilet. Just call me Sherlock Holmes!

I have never been to the Cutty Sark so have nothing but this photo to judge the facilities on. Clearly cleanliness is high here, and privacy seems good, but it does seem to lack a bit of soul.

Jamie’s Craptastic Rating: 💩💩💩💩

Bloomfield Square

An honourable mention to finish the post off. The toilet available in the Bloomfield Square cafe is your standard modern, hygienic option. It just so happens to be twinned with a latrine in Uganda and was the first time I discovered toilet twinning to be a thing. Well done to the guys at Bloomfield Cafe, make sure to check them out if you happen to be passing by, not only are the toilets excellent, but the cakes are delicious as well.

Jamie’s Craptastic Rating: 💩💩💩💩💩

https://twaddle.blog/2024/02/19/ive-found-the-dunny/

#Dunny #Latrine #Lavatory #Loo #Outhouse #Review #Toilet #WC