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Toby Jones: My Heart Belongs to Stoke
24 Nov
Summary
- BAFTA winner Toby Jones feels proud of his Stoke-on-Trent connection.
- Jones fondly remembers visiting grandparents in Stoke-on-Trent.
- His father, actor Freddie Jones, was born and raised in Longton.
BAFTA-winning actor Toby Jones, recognized for his roles in globally acclaimed film franchises, has voiced his deep pride in his enduring connection to Stoke-on-Trent. These sentiments stem from a rich tapestry of personal memories woven throughout his life.
Jones shared with a football podcast how his visits to his grandparents in the city remain vivid. He fondly recalls childhood adventures exploring Trentham Gardens and waiting for his father to emerge from a local pub, experiences that anchor him to his roots.
These personal recollections are deeply intertwined with his family history. His father, the late Emmerdale actor Freddie Jones, was born and raised in the Longton area of Stoke-on-Trent, a place he continued to cherish until his passing in 2019.
