The father, Sir Edward was created a baronet for services to politics and was at one time MP for Wakefield.
Whilst his brother's role was to raise the family's social position, Green assisted his father in the management of the company that had factories in various countries.
His obsession with tidiness and good order would lead him to inspect factory and offices for signs of mess and muddle: a typical response would be for him to empty drawers onto the floor or sweep items off desks with his cane.
They purchased land next door to Sandringham House and created a hunting lodge (Ken Hill) and a shoot.
[2] Green called the result "Treasurer's House" and it was a show case for his collection of objets d'art and antique furniture.
He would spend his free time travelling around Europe in his Rolls-Royce cars (he had several) for leisure and for purchasing items for his collection.
Frank Green bought a number of properties in York and in other parts of the country – his aim being to restore and renovate.
His trademark outfit was a bowler hat and a hand-tied bow tie but he also favoured frilled shirts and capes.
Frank Green's often ill temper remained with him as he grew older and his strict orders regarding cleanliness and hygiene had to be obeyed to the letter.
Green was instrumental in saving the herd of Exmoor ponies during World War II and descendants of Simon and Gladys Lycett-Green continue to co-ordinate their care.
[3][4] Green died at his home in Ashwick on 20 March 1954, and is buried in the family churchyard at St Helen's Church in Sandal Magna near Wakefield.