They later bought a bungalow in Leigh-on-Sea, and he travelled 32 miles each day to a grammar school in Dagenham, the Dagenham County High School, from 1957 to 1963. He has a younger brother.
After purchasing a bungalow in Leigh-on-Sea, he commuted 32 miles daily to attend Dagenham County High School from 1957 to 1963.  He also has a younger brother.