In the dimly lit streets of Victorian England lurked a being that struck terror in the hearts of its citizens. What began as a ghost story of a creature long ago, evolved into a humanoid of flesh and blood. Who, what, when, where, why was he? Join the Ladies as they talk about the stories and theories behind the urban legend.

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Resources: BBC - Legacies - Myths and Legends - England - Black Country - Spring-Heeled Jack - Article Page 1

Spring Heeled Jack

England's most notorious urban legend: The mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack | Sky HISTORY TV Channel

Henry de la Poer Beresford, 3rd Marquess of Waterford | British Museum

Henry Beresford, 3rd Marquess of Waterford

27 Facts About Spring-Heeled Jack, The Killer Who Could Be A Human Or Could Be A Creature | Thought Catalog

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