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.
The man in question attended Manchester Grammar School with Simon Marks, the son of Marks & Spencer founder Michael Marks. Their bond deepened over six decades as they became lifelong friends and were united by marrying their respective sisters.