http://www.search.staffspasttrack.org.u ... ceID=45453
I wonder if this was reported in local newspapers? The names of the players in the photo are not given.March 1955. International chess master, Mr Harry Golombek, makes a move in his display at Stafford’s Earl Street Institute, when he played simultaneously 30 opponents from the Stafford and English Electric Chess Clubs, winning 24 games, drawing three and losing three. The local players did very well to win three and draw three of the games. Winning members were Mr N G Dowell, Mr J Fludzinski and Mr R M Nickels. The three who drew their games were Mr R J Daly, Mr J A Grant and Mr S Kelly.
Were the two chess clubs separate in 1955?
From:
https://www.staffordchessclub.co.uk/clu ... ry-honours
In the Wolverhampton League, from 1947 to 1951 we played as Stafford Chess Club. In 1961-2 and again in 1963-5 we reapeared with the name English Electric (Stafford). In 1965 that name was changed to Stafford Chess Council. Since 1971, we have been known by our current name: Stafford Chess Club.