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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]

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^ 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.

[Clare-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.

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