He was educated at Manchester Grammar School alongside Simon Marks, son of Marks & Spencer co-founder Michael Marks. For 63 years, he and Marks shared a close friendship that was cemented when each married the other's sister.
He was educated at Manchester Grammar School alongside Simon Marks, who was the son of Marks & Spencer co-founder Michael Marks. This shared educational background led to a long-lasting friendship that was strengthened when both men married each other's sisters.