Who was Spring-heeled Jack, the Victorian scourge of London?
02/29/20 • 19 min
Spring-heeled Jack looms large in Victorian folklore, springing through gaslit streets.
Who was he and why did he terrorise London's streets?
Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore.
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Spring-heeled Jack looms large in Victorian folklore, springing through gaslit streets.
Who was he and why did he terrorise London's streets?
Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore.
See the images on the blog post here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/spring-heeled-jack/
Get your guide to protecting your home with folklore here: http://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore
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