When a House is not a Home by cdcook48

When a House is not a Home

When it's an outhouse. With the time honoured crescent moon carved in the door. This is not actually in use, it is part of the historical display at Britannia Shipyards. An interesting tidbit, which may or may not be true. It is believed that the moon in the door dates back to a time when illiteracy was common place so to differentiate between a men's biffy and a woman's a sun or star was carved into the door of the men's and a moon designated the ladies. Over time the carvings lost their meaning but a crescent moon continued to be used in the door for ventilation. A nice story that has the ring of truth but there is no solid historical evidence to back it up. Never mind, why let facts get in the way of a good story.
it is a good story lol
October 9th, 2024  
Lovely capture and a good story that makes sense.
October 9th, 2024  
aka outdoor dunny in Australia.
Some interesting info & fab shot
October 9th, 2024  
I am so glad of the invention of plumbing and indoor bathrooms!
October 9th, 2024  
It’s a great story… and great capture!
October 9th, 2024  
I have used a few outhouses in my lifetime.
October 9th, 2024  
Okay, I see what you did there! ;)
October 9th, 2024  
A crescent moon as a label - I don't know that ever followed over to here. I can't ever remember seeing one. It certainly adds a very nice touch! :)
October 9th, 2024  
Well preserved, I'd say, if it ever had been in use.
October 10th, 2024  
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