Glyn Morton obituary
In 2007 he was appointed emeritus professor.He published more than 140 papers and supervised dozens of researchers. He was a chartered biologist, a fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, and a president of the International Biodeterioration Society (1985-87).He was also a performer in many amateur dramatic and operatic productions, for the most part at the Lowther Pavilion in Lytham. Glyn became especially acclaimed for his many turns as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof.
- ▪In 2007 he was appointed emeritus professor.He published more than 140 papers and supervised dozens of researchers.
- ▪He was a chartered biologist, a fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, and a president of the International Biodeterioration Society (1985-87).He was also a performer in many amateur dramatic and operatic productions, for the most part at
- ▪Glyn became especially acclaimed for his many turns as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof.
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Glyn Morton became especially acclaimed for his many turns as Tevye in Fiddler on the RoofView image in fullscreenGlyn Morton became especially acclaimed for his many turns as Tevye in Fiddler on the RoofOther livesBiologyObituaryGlyn Morton obituaryJacob AshbridgeMon 10 Aug 2026 07.55 EDTLast modified on Mon 10 Aug 2026 07.57 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMy grandfather Glyn Morton, who has died aged 86, was an environmental microbiologist based for most of his career at the University of Lancashire, rising from senior lecturer to professor and then head of department. In 2007 he was appointed emeritus professor.He published more than 140 papers and supervised dozens of researchers.
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