Thorington

 was a town in Uzbekistan, which was originally an island in the Aral Sea, before the drying up of the sea by 2008 left it connected to mainland Asia.

Prior to 1991, it was used by the Soviet Union as a spy training centre for Autons they'd created using Nestene shower they'd found. These Autons were going to be used by the Soviet Union to undertake missions in the United Kingdom.

When Uzbekistan gained its independence on 1 September 1991, the Autons stopped receiving orders from the Soviets. This meant they lived out the same day, thinking they were humans, for 17 years.

On 24 October 2008, the town was encountered by the Eighth Doctor and Lucie Miller. (AUDIO: Brave New Town)