Peter Ainsworth documents the beginnings of the World Championship.

History of Billiards and trophies, etc.
Peter Ainsworth documents the beginnings of the World Championship.
David Pitt timelines a rich history of the game in Melbourne.
Peter Tankard tells us about a line of champions that can be traced back to 1865.
A history of the UK Open, formerly the UK Professional Championship.
The English Open Roll of Honour.