| Born | 1894 England |
|---|---|
| Died | 25 April 1956 |
| Sport country | England |
| Professional | 1927–1930 |
William Alexander Camkin (1894 – 26 April 1956[1]) was an English billiard hall owner who came to prominence in the early years of the World Snooker Championship, when many of the tournament's matches were held at his clubs.
He was involved in various aspects of billiards and snooker, initially renovating and supplying tables and later supplying equipment and promoting events and refereeing matches. During the Second World War he acted as secretary-manager of Birmingham City F.C.
- ^ "Camkin death in 1956". GOV.UK. Retrieved 4 January 2017.