I know he could jump very high, spat sparks and slapped people in the face but would like to know more,
2006-12-18 22:31:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Spring Heeled Jack (also Springheel Jack, Spring-heel Jack, etc.) is a character from English folklore said to have existed during the Victorian era and able to jump extraordinarily high. The first recorded claimed sighting of Spring Heeled Jack occurred in 1837. Later alleged sightings were reported from all over England, from London up to Sheffield and Liverpool, but they were especially prevalent in suburban London and later in the Midlands and Scotland.
2006-12-18 23:53:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
One of those unexplained mysterys. Although it's very possible that the facts have been confused and added to over the years, the actual story may have been more mundane, just some crazy guy who went around pouncing on people. Have you checked if Wikipedia has anything on him?
2006-12-19 06:46:08 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tales went on for years. There were all sorts of rumors as to who he was, including the Marquess of Waterford. But it is improbable it was one man due to the length of time the sightings went on. Actually it is improbable all the stories were true
2006-12-19 10:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth Howard 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋