Caversham Public Conveniences

Location:

Caversham, Berkshire

Date:

1987-1991

Client:

Chiltern Open air Museum

These Edwardian public toilets were cast at the Saracen Foundry of Walter MacFarlane & Co in Glasgow, and erected near a tramstop in Caversham Berkshire. They were moved to the Chiltern Open air Museum in 1985 and re-built between 1987 and 1991.

  • Project management of re-erection
  • Contracted for grit-blasting of all metal components
  • Commissioned re-casting of broken cast-iron panels
  • Commissioned replacement porcelain from Twyfords
  • Commissioned conservator to repair porcelain
  • Commissioned replacement guttering from Sloane and Davison of Leeds
  • Conducted research into history of building
  • Commissioned gas lighting from Sugg & Co.
  • Commissioned lead paints from Rose of Jericho
  • Commissioned Water Monopoly for replacement/repair of brass fittings
  • Researched and identified source of frosted glass for cubicle doors
  • Planned and commissioned fittings for disabled toilets