LASTING LUXURY
Since 1861, we have designed and created bathrooms that have longevity at their heart. Each and every product is meticulously made, not only for the exceptional quality and craftsmanship it exudes, but also for the fact that it will give many years of luxurious service. As the antithesis to today’s throwaway society, we at Thomas Crapper strive to do things differently, creating products that are made responsibly, with a low carbon footprint using suppliers close to our home in Yorkshire, England.
For over 150 years, we have remained true to the belief that buying well means you buy only once, and it is this unerring devotion to quality that has seen the company awarded with several Royal Warrants. Sometimes, it’s the little touches that can make all the difference. Our meticulous attention to detail leads us to create only the very finest products, which we are delighted to share with you in our new brochure for 2022.
THOMAS CRAPPER TIMELINE
1836Thomas Crapperborn in Thorne - Yorkshire.
Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. is established, based at Marlborough Cottages, Chelsea.
Thomas created the world’s first bathroom showroom in Marlborough Road, Chelsea.
Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. receives its first patent for ventilating household drainage.
Marks & Spencer founded.
The company receives its second patent for an improved waste trap.
The company supply more bathroom products for Sandringham House, following a devastating fire and extra accommodation being built.
Another patent, this time for a foot lever operated water closet.
Thomas Crapper retired and sold the business to his nephew George Crapper and business partner Robert M Wharam. The company is incorporated with companies house.
Ford model B first produced.
Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. purchased 120 Kings Road, Chelsea for a new bathroom showroom.
The company receives its fourth Royal Warrant from His Majesty George V.
The Great War.
Formation of the League of Nations – forerunner to the United Nations.
The company continues to trade from 120 Kings Road building a strong reputation for high quality products and services.
The Marlborough works are sold and a large extension is built onto the back of 120 Kings Road for use as a factory and warehousing.
World War II.
When RG Wharam dies leaving no heirs the company is sold to another London based sanitaryware company Boldings Ltd.
The assets of Boldings Group (including Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd.) are purchased by Mr Stephen Cowell.
The company lies dormant under the ownership of Mr Cowell.
Tim FitzHigham, the celebrated British comedian and author, rows the channel in a Thomas Crapper bath. A limited edition WC pan is created in honour of the fact.
A Thomas Crapper toilet and washbasin are installed in Westminster Abbey in time for the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge. At a similar time, a Thomas Crapper bathroom is installed in the Royal Suite of The Goring Hotel prior to the Duchess’s pre-wedding stay at the hotel.
Businesses are hit hard by a global pandemic. The Thomas Crapper team and their network of approved retailers strive to service clients with Thomas Crapper products, whilst complying with legal requirements.
The business continues to grow despite the global pandemic. Our approved showroom network grows to cover most areas of the UK.