The subject of this biography was born in the charming town of Garforth, which is situated in the city of Leeds. His paternal lineage was deeply rooted in the railway industry, as his father held a position with the esteemed North Eastern Railway Company. Furthermore, his grandfather had previously served as the manager of the influential Garforth Colliery, a testament to the family's strong connection to the region's industrial heritage.
It is also noteworthy that the subject's brother, Robert, had a son who would go on to achieve success in the world of acting, specifically the renowned David (Henderson) Tate. The subject himself received a private education in York, attending the esteemed institutions of St Martin's, before ultimately following in his father's footsteps by pursuing a career in the railway industry.
