Before revision: At the time it was thought cold water showers could alleviate mental illness The first mechanical shower, operated by a hand pump, was patented in England in 1767 by William Feetham, a stove maker from Ludgate Hill in London.
After revision: knownAt the time it was thought cold water showers could alleviate mental illness The first mechanical shower, operated by a hand pump, was patented in England in 1767 by William Feetham, a stove maker from Ludgate Hill in London.