1284

1284 was a year.

On 26 June, the Pied Piper rid the German town of Hamelin of its rats. When the town refused to pay him, the Piper rid the town of its children, as well. (TV: The Day of the Clown)

Shortly afterwards, the First Doctor, John and Gillian arrived and, after facing the Piper, returned the children to the village. (COMIC: Challenge of the Piper)