Barry Hobson was a GP until he retired in 1997 following which he undertook a degree in Archaeology at the University of Bradford and then a Research Masters degree. He has spent twelve seasons working at Pompeii and has travelled extensively looking for evidence of Roman toilets. He lives in Holmfirth, Yorkshire.

This volume is both informative and sensibly structured with a basic factual overview of the topic and archaeological evidence, followed by in depth discussion of more theoretical issues, such as privacy and social issues.

• Acknowledgements Preface 1. Toilets in the Roman world: an introduction 2. Roman Britain 3. Pompeii 4. Chronology of toilets5. Upstairs toilets 6. Privacy 7. Rubbish and its disposal 8. Dirt, smell and culture 9. Water supply, usage and disposal 10. Who used these toilets? 11. Motions, maladies and medicine 12. Who cares about latrines? 13. Future research? Glossary Bibliography Index of Places