Toilets through time | 3. Tudor garderobes

In this engaging discussion, author and public historian Tracy Borman takes us on a humorous journey into the world of Tudor toilets. Discover how Henry VIII's constipation might have shaped his tyrannical reign. Learn about the fascinating role of the 'groom of the stool' and the surprising social dynamics of sanitation. From the status of communal toilets to the realities of Tudor hygiene practices, Borman debunks myths and shares quirky anecdotes that reveal the unusual relationship between personal care and power in the 16th century.