Uncover Secrets with the History of Toilets Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 1.7km
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Duration 30m
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  • We will send the tour within 48 hours or refund your money
  • Start your In-App Audio Tour at the historic Thomas Crapper & Co
  • Discover the legacy of health pioneer Edwin Chadwick at UCL
  • See Jeremy Bentham's preserved figure at UCL
  • Learn about the Great Stink at the height of summer 1858
  • Admire the Victorian restrooms of the Princess Louise Pub
Dive into an often-overlooked corner of history with this Self-Guided Audio Tour. It's ideal for the curious soul fascinated by the confluence of culture, health, and hygiene. Embark on a singular journey bridging the past to the present, with toilets as our subject. This tour opens the door to how these everyday fixtures echo society's values and technological progress. Starting at the historical site of Thomas Crapper & Company, you'll step back in time to explore the hidden world of Victorian conveniences. Then, weave through the city's educational heart at University College London, witness sanitation's evolution, and celebrate World Toilet Day in the campus context. The tour wraps up at the Princess Louise Pub, where you'll admire the splendidly intact Victorian restrooms. This route is designed to reveal how history has shaped the way you interact with these private yet pivotal spaces. By journey's end, you'll view these humble amenities with newfound respect, appreciating their significance beyond their daily use. Be prepared to meet the intrepid minds who advanced public health, created milestones of design, and influenced social progress, all narrated through the lens of the world's toilets.

What's included

  • Downloadable self-guided audio tour via the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Earphones are not included — please bring your own
  • Tickets to the attractions along the way are not included

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Welcome to the Loo Tour
Princess Louise Pub

Attractions on the route

Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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