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The History of Bathing

Humankind has always had some sort of bath, and for thousands of years a bath came in the form of a natural bath, like a river. There are places like India, with its rivers like the Ganges and Yamuna that are considered by millions of people to be sacred and to hold the promises of purity and elevation in the after life. In these rivers, people bath not just for bodily cleansing but also for cleaning their spirits and minds, through a process of ritual and faith.

Romans had baths in elaborate houses. These bathing houses would accomodate many people who would come to bath and would be attended by servants. These kinds of bath houses still exist, although most are for strictly therapeutic purposes instead of for the exchange of personal favors by professional women. In Moscow, Russia; in New York, USA; and in Athens, Greece, these bath houses can be found are visited for a very classy experience from the ancient times.

Natural basins for bathing are used all over the world, for a variety of reasons that range from health therapy to decadent luxury. In Japan there are giesha houses with baths, in Scandanavia there are outdoor sauna bath houses used in the dead of winter to revitalize the spirit and the skin. In some cultures, guests are bathed with milk, honey, and scented water, from large gourds, as a sign of honor and respect.

Todays Bathing Experience is normally confined to the Bathroom - but the choice and style available to suit you and your lifestyle is breathtaking. Relax in either a Freestanding Baths...Share a Corner Bath...or perhaps make the most of a small bathroom with a shower bath. The choice is yours and Heat and Plumb believe we have a bath to suit your needs.




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Fish in toilet controversy 15/05/2008
Toilets in a Chinese restaurant have been criticised after stocking the urinals with ornamental fish, it has emerged. According to Eastern Asian Economic and Trade Daily, visitors to the toilets of the restaurant in Changchun city are greeted around 20 of the aquatic creatures in the four-metre urinal trough, reports Ananova. Experts... (more)


'Save energy to save money' 22/04/2008
Homeowners who choose to 'go green' can save around £400 a year by making simple changes in their bathrooms and kitchens, energy-efficiency experts have claimed. Nigel's Eco Store, which sells eco-friendly products, highlighted that becoming more environmentally conscious can result in saving money, as homeowners will use less electricity,... (more)


Toilet break ends in broken toilet 09/04/2008
An Austrian tourist who stopped to use the toilet had a narrow escape when a 47-stone boulder crashed through the roof. Josef Heller had just got off the toilet seat when the rock fell through the ceiling and destroyed the toilet, according to Ananova. The 47-year-old told how he finished washing his... (more)


Bathroom improvements can add value to house 08/04/2008
Improvements to the bathroom are among the most popular ways UK homeowners can increase the value of their property, it has been reported. To appeal to the widest section of the market, a home's bathroom should conform to the classic white suite style with chrome fittings such as taps... (more)


Flat for sale - bath in kitchen 01/04/2008
A flat has gone on sale in Bristol that has a unique approach to kitchen and bathroom design. The property in Hanover Street features a bath in the kitchen, while the only toilet is found on the balcony, reports the Brighton Argus. Nick Muston, auction manager with estate agents Austin Gray, told... (more)