John Thurston (inventor)
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Advertisement commemorating the introduction of the rubber cushion in 1835
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]
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References[]
- ^ Clare, Norman (1996). Billiards and Snooker Bygones. Westminster, Maryland: Shire Publications.
- ^ "Thurston: About Us". Thurston.co.uk. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
- ^ "Company Histories: Thurston & Co". SnookerHeritage.co.uk. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
Categories:
- 1777 births
- 1850 deaths
- Cue sports inventors and innovators