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they were popular in Victorian London. Although generally accepted as fictitious, it is thought authors scoured newspapers and other stories in search of inspiration. Also, since news was mainly spread through word of mouth and subjected to embellishment, ascertaining the truth is difficult. Edward Lloyd, publisher of the serial in which Todd first materialised, apparently claimed the character was based on truth. Even so, lack of evidence has left most researchers unconvinced, putting the claims down to clever marketing. Despite this, many people still believe in its authenticity – author Peter Haining published a book claiming that Todd was a real, revenge-seeking man.
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