1881 Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. is established, based at Marlborough Cottages, Chelsea. 1888 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. 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. 1870 Thomas created the world’s first bathroom showroom in Marlborough Road, Chelsea. Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. receives its first patent for ventilating household drainage. 1892 1893 Another patent, this time for a foot lever operated water closet. 1904 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. 1920s 1861 1900 1969 The assets of Boldings Group (including Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd.) are purchased by Mr Stephen Cowell. 1911 The company receives its fourth Royal Warrant from His Majesty George V. 1937 1853 Thomas is apprenticed as a plumber to his brother George in Chelsea. 1886 Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. were engaged by The Royal Household to replace the sanitaryware and drainage at Sandringham House. 1886 Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. awarded its first Royal Warrant as a result of the work carried out at Sandringham House. 1901 The company receives its second Royal Warrant from HRH Prince of Wales. The company then receives its third Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Edward VII. 1907 Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. purchased 120 Kings Road, Chelsea for a new bathroom showroom. 1969-1998 The company lies dormant under the ownership of Mr Cowell. 1914-1918 The Great War. 1910 Thomas Crapper died and is buried in Elmer’s End Cemetery, Beckenham, Kent. 1925 Robert M Wharam Chairman of Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. is appointed President of the Royal Warrant Holders Association. The iconic 814 “valveless waste preventer” toilet cistern is introduced. The company continues to trade from 120 Kings Road building a strong reputation for high quality products and services. 1939 - 1945 World War II. 1963 When RG Wharam dies leaving no heirs the company is sold to another London based sanitaryware company Boldings Ltd. www.thomas-crapper.com 62 Devoted to quality for lasting luxury Thomas Crapper born in Thorne - Yorkshire. 1836 1904 Ford model B first produced. 1884 Marks & Spencer founded. 1859 The origin of species by Charles Darwin first published. 1920 Formation of the League of Nations - forerunner to the United Nations.
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