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John Thurston (1777–1850) was an inventor who developed the use of slate beds and rubber cushions for
John Thurston (1777–1850) was an inventor who developed the use of slate beds and rubber cushions for billiard tables
Billiard or billiards may refer to:
Cue sports
* A , a type of shot in cue sports ''(see below)''
* Billiards: cue sports in general; the term "billiards" by itself is also sometimes used to refer to any of the following more specifically:
** Ca ...
. He was dubbed "the father of the billiards trade."
In 1799, he founded a business to make billiard tables as well as general cabinet making. The company, Thurston & Co. Ltd, continues in business.
See also
Thurston's Hall
Thurston's Hall was a major English billiards, billiards and snooker venue between 1901 and 1955 in Leicester Square, London. The hall was in the premises of John Thurston (inventor), Thurston & Co. Ltd which relocated to Leicester Square in 190 ...
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Thurston, John 1777 births 1850 deaths Cue sports inventors and innovators British inventors