Welcome back, once again, to Acorn Stairlifts Fact of the Week, a segment in which Acorn shares one out of the many cool facts about our world-class stairlift company.
This week, we will be sharing an interesting fact that is quite literally the foundation of the entire stairlift industry and the reason that Acorn Stairlifts even exists today.
Our Acorn Stairlifts Fact of the Week
The first recorded use of the stairlift actually dates back to the 16th century with the larger-than-life king, Henry VIII.
Recently, historian Dr. David Starkey discovered that the first recorded use of the stairlift actually dates back to the 16th century and is tied to nonother than the larger-than-life king, Henry VIII.
Although Henry VIII is infamous for his turbulent love life with his six wives and responsible for building the church of England, it turns out that he also was the first known person to have a stairlift—or as he preferred to call it, his “stair throne”— that would “goeth up and down” his royal staircase in Whitehall Palace.
Why Did Henry VIII Start Using a Stairlift?
Despite being initially known for his athleticism and love of horseback riding, Henry VIII was plagued with health issues after a jousting accident that rendered him unable to perform the physical pastimes he had once loved.
This lack of physical activity, in addition to his eccentric habit of indulging in 30-course meals every day, led to significant weight gain and, most likely, gout that hindered his mobility.
Ultimately, these are the struggles that led to the solution of his “stair throne,” although this primitive, stairlift model functioned through the usage of a pulley system of royal ropes the servants used to hoist the king up to the heavens.
When Were Commercial Stairlifts Officially Invented?
What we now know as the modern stair lift was officially invented by US entrepreneur C.C Crispen in the 1920s.
Equipped with a folding seat and footrest and gliding up and down the rail on rollers, Crispen’s stairlift was designed to help his friend with polio travel freely between the floors of his home.
Since the invention of the stairlift, countless people have reaped the benefits of regaining their mobility, independence, and freedom.
However, stairlifts have come a long way since the 1920s, and here at Acorn, we believe without a single doubt that our stairlifts are the best on the market.
How Has Acorn Stairlifts Revolutionised the Stairlift Industry?
Here at Acorn Stairlifts, we don’t consider ourselves just the world’s top stairlift company. We know we are much more than that. Acorn’s mission is not just to manufacture and sell stairlifts. Acorn strives to improve the overall quality of our customers’ lives by helping them regain their mobility, independence, and confidence, doing so with the help of our high-quality stairlifts and service.
There are countless things that set apart an Acorn stairlift from the chair crowd. First of all, Acorn Stairlifts takes pride in the fact that we are with our customers throughout their stairlift journey from start to finish.
This is because Acorn manufactures, installs, and services all of our stair lifts. We wouldn’t trust any other outside company to have a hand, or even a finger, in the tedious process that Acorn knows only we do best.
Acorn does this because we want to be able to look our customers in the eye and tell them that they are getting the safest and highest quality stairlift and service with full confidence.
When you choose Acorn, you will never have to worry about the quality, where your stairlift came from, or who manufactured it. Your stairlift will only be handled by the trusted hands of our own Acorn stairlift experts.
From start to finish, Acorn assures that our customers are taken care of. From the strict standards we adhere to during manufacturing, to our superior stairlift servicing within your home, Acorn Stairlifts is hands-on throughout the entire process to ensure our customers are getting what they deserve—only the best.
Let Us Help You Reach New Heights—Contact Acorn Stairlifts Today
If you or a loved one struggle to use the stairs or find yourselves avoiding them altogether, a stairlift will help you rise above these obstacles, granting you full access to the home you love in one seamless, sweeping motion.
Don’t miss out on reaching new heights—Allow Acorn to change your life, granting you freedom, independence, mobility, and confidence with only the best quality stairlifts.
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