THIS picture is of a successful Kidderminster Grammar School rugby team from March 1951.

It includes Paul Bloomer, who played for England schoolboys.

Several of the team represented Worcestershire and Herefordshire schools.

Tony Bishop, a veteran journalist who lives at Hartlebury, is pictured next to games master Mr HN Oldnall (seated far right).

Headmaster Mr J Drake is sitting on the extreme left of the row.

Standing: P Bloomer, K Jones, D Ritchie, R Pugh, ?, D Butts, Gilbert, C Ralley, P Bullus, P McCArthy.

Sitting: J Drake (headmaster), G Bullus, G Stradling, D Jones, R Vaughan, T Bishop, HN Oldnall (games master).

Crosslegged: P Wardle, R Wilks.