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John Thurston (1777–1850) was an inventor who developed the use of slate beds and rubber cushions for billiard tables. He was dubbed "the father of the billiards trade."[1]

In 1799, he founded a business to make billiard tables as well as general cabinet making. The company, Thurston & Co. Ltd, continues in business.[2][3]

See also[edit]

Thurston's Hall

References[edit]

  1. ^ Clare, Norman (1996). Billiards and Snooker Bygones. Westminster, Maryland: Shire Publications.
  2. ^ "Thurston: About Us". Thurston.co.uk. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Company Histories: Thurston & Co". SnookerHeritage.co.uk. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Thurston_(inventor)

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