1881
Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. receives its first patent for ventilating household drainage.
1870
Thomas created the world’s first bathroom showroom in Marlborough Road, Chelsea.
1861
Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. is established, based at Marlborough Cottages, Chelsea.
1859
The origin of species by Charles Darwin first published.
1853
Thomas is apprenticed as a plumber to his brother George in Chelsea.
