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History of the Doctor Who Universe

 * The Doctor and Jamie are taken to this time by the Daleks. (DW: The Evil of the Daleks)


 * Herbert George Wells is born in Bromley. During the summer of 1885, the 18-year-old Herbert will be caught up in the Doctor's adventures on the planet Karfel, events which will serve to inspire Wells' science fiction writings. (DW: Timelash)

History of Doctor Who

 * 21st September - H. G. Wells is born in Bromley. His novels, particularly The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, are major influences on Doctor Who.