1850

1850 was a year.

Political situation
The British Empire was the most powerful empire in the history of Earth up to that point. (AUDIO: 1963: The Assassination Games)

Events
In that year, the Light infiltrated the empire in the hope of eventually taking control of Earth. (AUDIO: 1963: The Assassination Games)

The Fourth Doctor and Ann Kelso visited Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, where they met Ada Lovelace. (AUDIO: The Enchantress of Numbers)

Abasi was adopted by Professor Cedric Scrivener from his native Africa. (AUDIO: The Ghosts of Gralstead)

Other
New York City's total population was 515,547, 235,733 of whom were foreign-born. (TV: The Gathering)