Jack Sheppard

Notorious 18th-century Thief

Jack Sheppard was an English thief and escape artist who was active in the 1720s. He is known for his multiple daring escapes from prison, including four from England's toughest prisons. Sheppard's exploits have become the stuff of legend, and he is still celebrated as a folk hero in some parts of the UK. Despite his notorious reputation, Sheppard's life is somewhat of a mystery, and his true identity and motivations...