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Caption: Spring-heeled Jack, the terror of London. As Spring-heeled Jack appeared a terrific explosion shook the building." Spring-heeled Jack is an entity in English folklore of the Victorian era who was known for his startling hops. He was described by people who claimed to have seen him as having a terrifying and frightful appearance, with diabolical physiognomy, clawed hands, and eyes that "resembled red balls of fire". . Spring-Heeled Jack, the Terror of London. [By Charlton Lea?]. London : C. Fox, [c. 1890]. Source: C.140.dd.2 page 217.
Credit: Album / British Library
Image size: 3684 × 6307 px | 66.5 MB
Print size: 31.2 × 53.4 cm | 1450.4 × 2483.1 in (300 dpi)