Ceri Houlbrook
Lecturer in history and folklore at the University of Hertfordshire. Author of 'Folklore, A Journey Through the Past and Present'.
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May 1, 2025 • 36min
Spring-Heeled Jack: Terror of Victorian London
Join Ceri Houlbrook, a lecturer in history and folklore and author of 'Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present', as she unravels the mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack—Victorian London's bizarre urban legend. They explore terrifying encounters, his supernatural powers, and how this figure embodied societal fears amid radical change. The discussion connects folklore with class struggles, reflecting on how legends like Jack mirror the anxieties of their time and evolve with society's landscape.
