Toilets through time | 3. Tudor garderobes
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The Coveted Role of the Groom of the Stool and Tudor Toilets
This chapter examines the intriguing position of the groom of the stool in Tudor court life, a role that, despite its unpleasant nature, offered significant influence and access to the monarch. It also contrasts the communal toilets of the era, such as the Great House Easement, with today's views on privacy, revealing how these spaces served as social hubs.
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