THOMAS CRAPPER - THE REAL CRAPPER STORY is based on extensive research into the life and times of Thomas Crapper, Sanitary Engineer By Appointment to His Majesty The King. This book examines Crapper's Yorkshire roots, meteoric career, patents and designs placing them in context with his contemporaries whilst tracking the development of T Crapper & Co from the 1800s to the present day, including a surprising connection between Thomas Crapper & Co and Chelsea Football Club. THE REAL CRAPPER STORY is the most complete biography to date of the iconic figure Thomas Crapper, King of the Bathroom, featuring family photographs and many images from his 1895 Catalogue.