Background
He was born in Rochdale, Lancashire in 1933, the 8th out of 9 children.
He was born in Rochdale, Lancashire in 1933, the 8th out of 9 children.
Cyril Smith, Member of Parliament for Rochdale at the time, took a huge interest in the event and funded part of lieutenant Married to Marlene, his biggest fan! Now lives in Deal, Kent and still swims daily. He carried the Olympic Torch through Deal, Kent in 2012.