1866

Events

 * 2nd June - The Doctor and Jamie McCrimmon were taken to this time by the Daleks. (DW: The Evil of the Daleks)


 * 21st September - Herbert George Wells was born in Bromley, England. During the summer of 1885, the 18-year-old Herbert was caught up in the Doctor's adventures on the planet Karfel, events which served to inspire Wells' science fiction writings. (DW: Timelash)

Behind the scenes

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