His maternal grandfather was a specialist gentleman 's outfitter , the sign above his shop announcing him as a ' Hatter and Hosier ' .
Born in Burslem in Stoke On Trent , Martin 's father was a Physics teacher , and his mother a telephonist .
Martin 's maternal grandfather was a specialist gentleman 's outfitter , the sign above his shop announcing him as a ' Hatter and Hosier ' .
Born in Burslem in Stoke On Trent , Martin 's father was a Physics teacher , and his mother a telephonist .