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| 10 Feb 2026 | |
| Written by Deborah Penney (Seymour) | |
| In Memoriam |
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Hemphrey (ON 1941-1950).
At school, Michael was in Maples’ House. He played for both the 1st XV rugby team and the 2nd XI cricket team and was awarded his colours in both.
A cricket report from The Nottinghamian in 1950 said:
“The second Eleven, by contrast is a confident, aggressive and well-balanced side. They have won four games and drawn three and never looked like losing a match. All the teams can get runs with Niven and Hemphrey as the most consistent scorers.”
He was also a Sergeant in the CCF (Army section).
Michael was a member and Past President of Old Nottinghamians’ Society.
Our sincere condolences go out to Michael’s family and friends at this sad time
Photograph of the 1st XV Rugby Team in 1949 - Michael is seated on the front row, second from the right.
Memories of Nottingham High School 1941 - 1947 - Extracts taken from the ‘Memoirs of Alan Parkin’ (11 October 1928 – 28 December 2018) - Donated to NHS by Alan’s family in New Zeal… More...
