Today, on the anniversary of his death, we remember Burslem-born Lance Sergeant John ‘Jack’ Baskeyfield VC.
Jack was awarded the Victoria Cross for his incredible bravery having lost his life 82 years ago at Arnhem.
When you visit Festival Park, do stop to pay your respects at the John Baskeyfield VC statue located on the roundabout.
Too often, in the busyness of life, we can simply ‘drive past’ without thinking about what is right in front of our eyes — but it is the sacrifices that our heroes like Jack Baskeyfield made that give us the freedoms that we are so fortunate to enjoy today.