They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and that was certainly true when Glenda served Barry an extra serving of pudding in the cafeteria.
From behind the counter to down the aisle, Glenda and Barry have been together ever since. We recently caught up with Barry to find out more.
Tell us about how you met.
We first met in 1957 when it was then The Royal Technical College, and we were both in the 1st year of our courses.
Glenda was studying City and Guilds, Hotel and Catering, whose training facilities were in the main building. One aspect of her training was to serve in the student cafeteria. My HND Mechanical Engineering colleagues and I enjoyed being served by the young, good-looking catering students. Glenda and I struck up such a good relationship over the counter, and I managed to persuade her to give me an extra serving of pudding.
From there, we were a couple who eventually married in 1960 and subsequently had 3 children.
Tell us about your life together after university.
From there, we were a couple who eventually married in 1960 and subsequently had 3 children. I completed a postgraduate MSc at what became the University of Salford, and I did some lecturing and consultancy there. Eventually, this all led me to leading Salford University Industrial Centre Ltd and involvement in its subsequent commercial ventures.
What is your advice for those looking for romance on campus?
Support your partner’s interests and career.
Thank you to Barry for sharing your love story with us!
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