Public Toilet Collection

Drag artist Ron Storme finds that a man has to do what a man has to do - no matter what he is wearing. 6th August 1970

Percy the Penguin at Drayton Manor Park Zoo in Tamworth, Staffs September 1971. With a habit of wondering off on his own, staff always know where to find him, he spends hours in the gents toilets

A woman walks toward a toilet among mountains covered with snow in Hemu of Altay, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China January 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee

A toilet is seen among mountains covered with snow in Hemu of Altay, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China January 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee

A public toilet is seen at a village of Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan province, China March 23, 2018. Picture taken March 23, 2018. REUTERS/Aly Song

The first gender-neutral restroom in the Los Angeles school district is seen at Santee Education Complex high school in Los Angeles, California, U.S. April 18, 2016

Street scene with a row of closed shops and a closed public toilet (colour litho)
977948 Street scene with a row of closed shops and a closed public toilet (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Percy the Penguin at Drayton Manor Park Zoo in Tamworth, Staffs September 1971. With a habit of wondering off on his own, staff always know where to find him, he spends hours in the gents toilets

A wall made of recycled glass bottles in the public toilet at Kawakawa in Northland, New Zealand

The public toilet at Kawakawa in Northland, New Zealand

Urinal with a pretty tiled blue wall

Sheltering insect, conceptual artwork

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"Embracing Necessity: The Unlikely Tales of Public Toilets" Drag artist Ron Storme knows that sometimes, a man simply has to do what a man has to do - no matter the circumstances. Whether it's finding solace in a hidden corner or braving the elements, these essential facilities are an integral part of our daily lives. In the snowy landscapes of Hemu, Altay, even amidst mountains covered with snow, a woman walks determinedly towards a toilet. It stands as a testament to human resilience and adaptability - nature may be unforgiving, but our need for relief remains unwavering. Similarly, in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan, a public toilet emerges from its surroundings like an oasis in the desert. Serving as both convenience and symbol of progress within remote villages, it offers comfort and dignity where there was once none. Breaking barriers closer to home is Los Angeles' first gender-neutral restroom within the school district at Santee. This inclusive space represents society's evolving understanding and acceptance of diverse identities - fostering equality one bathroom stall at a time. Yet not all tales are filled with triumph; street scenes depict rows of closed shops alongside abandoned public toilets. These poignant images remind us that neglecting such basic amenities can leave communities feeling deserted and forgotten. However, hope springs forth from unexpected places like Kawakawa in Northland, New Zealand. Here lies an extraordinary wall made entirely from recycled glass bottles adorning their public toilet - transforming necessity into art while promoting sustainability. And finally. . Percy the Penguin. A delightful diversion takes us back to Drayton Manor Park Zoo in Tamworth during September 1971. Amidst playful penguins frolicking about their enclosure stands Percy himself – perhaps seeking his own private sanctuary away from prying eyes. From snowy peaks to bustling cities; whether they stand tall or lay abandoned.