The brook flowed through the village square, where it was crossed by a wooden pedestrian bridge and a ford for horses and vehicles, until it was culverted in 1932.

[3] The village changed in character during the post Second World War period as a large new housing estate was built, and the area gradually became an overspill of the Stoke-on-Trent conurbation.

The traditional Forsbrook Wakes held on the Manor ground (now Blythe Bridge High School) and were abandoned following the start of the Great War as celebrating was deemed inappropriate.

The demolition of the Manor House, a materials shortage, lack of spare fire-wood and absence of able bodied men contributed to its suspension.

The commencement of the Forsbrook Wakes were marked by the lighting of the beacon and with a candle taken and offered by Saint Peters Church.

Although this community event and tourist attraction is held to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night, obvious comparisons are being made.

Attendance to the event in 2013 exceeded 1500 people and marked the largest public gathering in the village in living memory.