In addition to his work in journalism, George published numerous books and was partly responsible for bringing the idea of a cross-profession media society to fruition.

 

According to TMS member Roger Bush, “George was President of the Institute of Journalists in 1972, when complicated plans for a merger of the Institute and the National Union of Journalists were being debated.  Amid anxieties that a merger would swamp the smaller Institute and result in a dilution of its historic role in upholding the highest standards in journalism, General Secretary Bob Farmer and the President launched The Media Society as a sort of lifebelt.” 

 

Mr. Glenton is survived by his wife Nancy and his daughters Rose-Mary and Anna-Louise.