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After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
Spring-Heeled Jack: Terror of Victorian London
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The grimy streets of Victorian London were stalked by a shadowy menace: Spring-Heeled Jack! He had glowing eyes and blue flames came out his mouth. He had claws, wings. He had a tail. He had smart boots. He had literal springs in his heels. Confusing...who was Spring-Heeled Jack? Maddy Pelling and Anthony Delaney are joined by Ceri Houlbrook, whose new book "Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present" with Owen Davies will be out in September. You can now watch After Dark on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@afterdarkhistoryhit Produced by Freddy Chick. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a…