MORE ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THESE LURKERS!And a proposition for modern times.
Lurkers. Part two. The ‘ naked lurk ‘ or ‘ shivering lurk ’ was an exclusively inclement weather activity, usually performed single-handed, for if a companion could not shiver sufficiently convincingly, its effect was lost. The lurker would go into the streets ‘ shallow ’, that is to say shirtless or otherwise half-naked, and … well shiver, until he made enough money for a bed and a meal. Or more likely a good drink. One of the most successful, albeit short-lived, lurks was ‘ the Spanish lurk ’,... Sign in to see full entry.