It's amazing what you learn on HN! I walk and run up and down that path regularly, but I've never noticed the Spriggan. Next time I will look out for it. Thanks.
cenamus 3 hours ago [-]
That is a fascinating wiki article, just spent a while going down that path
Seems like the author should consult the comment section here to complete their collection. I wonder how long before this list outgrows the list in the article.
ablation 6 hours ago [-]
For anyone else who wants to dig into more of the lesser-spotted parts of London, here are a couple of other content creators/writers I enjoy:
There are sphinx and dinosaurs in Crystal Palace Park (SE London).
throw902390 6 hours ago [-]
How about werewolves? The mythical nonexistent creatures, never officially acknowledged, yet they take thousands rape victim every day! Even decapitated police officer on streets of London in a broad daylight!
Probably unrelated, but acceptable if Anime is your thing.
It's sort of a mix between james blondian secret agent action and indiana jones on the hunt for lost ancient artifacts with superpowers.
> Here by dragons.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring-heeled_Jack
https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/@JagoHazzard (mostly train/tube-related but does go a bit broader too)
https://diamondgeezer.blogspot.com/?m=1
Goes into all sorts of London miscellany as well.
Mythical non existent creatures live among us!