His parents, James and Bridget Green, were both natives of County Durham and he was the second of three children (Michael, 1938 -), (Francis, 1948-2001).
His parents, James and Bridget Green, were both natives of County Durham in the north of England and his family retains a strong link to that area. He was the second of three children (Michael, 1938 -) and (Francis'Frank', 1948-2001).