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[[file:Sub Zero.jpg|thumb|The bridge, and the rest of [[Sydney]] being destroyed by the [[Dalek]]s in the [[1970s]]. ([[TVA]]: ''[[*Sub Zero]]'')]][[file:SydneyDestroyedSubZero.jpg|After the initial explosions, a man stumbles around near the destroyed landmark. ([[TVA]]: ''[[*Sub Zero]]'')|thumb]]
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The '''Sydney Harbour Bridge''' was an iconic part of the [[Sydney]] skyline. From many vantage points, it could be glimpsed alongside the [[Sydney Opera House]].
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The '''Sydney Harbour Bridge''' was an iconic part of the [[Sydney]] skyline, found at [[Sydney Harbour]]. From many vantage points, it could be glimpsed alongside the [[Sydney Opera House]].


In the [[1970s]], the bridge, along with the rest of the [[Australia]]n city, was destroyed by the [[Dalek]]s, who had launched missiles from stolen nuclear [[submarine]]s. The Daleks had irradiated Sydney with the hopes of turning it into a base from which to take over the rest of [[Earth|the world]]. Since they had carried out the attack by sub, they would have to sail into the Harbour to make their landing. This required that they sail their submarine underneath the remains of the bridge — where the [[Third Doctor]] and Lt [[Davis (*Sub Zero)|Davis]] had a trap in store for the Daleks. As the submarine passed underneath, Davis sent down an electrically-charged cable to the deck, which killed all the Daleks at once. ([[TVA]]: ''[[*Sub Zero]]'')
== History ==
[[file:FireworksOverSydney.jpg|thumb|[[Fireworks]] erupt over the bridge in [[2009]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Journey's End]]'')]]
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened [[19 March]] [[1932]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|19 March (short story)}})
According to another account, Sydney had likely not been destroyed by a [[nuclear weapon]] in the [[1970s]], as it was vibrant in [[2009]]. Then, a news report showed fireworks being launched over a decidedly whole Sydney Harbour Bridge, in celebration of the [[Earth]]'s return to its normal place in space. ([[DW]]: ''[[Journey's End]]'')  
 
:''The bridge was definitively identified in the text of ''*Sub Zero'' as being the "harbour bridge" in Sydney, and, of course, by its distinctive visual style.
In the [[1970s]], the bridge was destroyed by the [[Dalek]]s, who had launched missiles from stolen nuclear [[submarine]]s. The Daleks attacked Sydney with the hope of turning it into a base from which to take over the rest of [[Earth|the world]]. Since they carried out the attack by sub, they would have to sail into the Harbour to make their landing. This required that they sail their submarine underneath the remains of the bridge — where the [[Third Doctor]] and Lt [[Davis (*Sub Zero)|Davis]] had a trap in store for them. As the submarine passed underneath, Davis sent down an electrically-charged cable to the deck, which killed all the Daleks. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|*Sub Zero (comic story)}})
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[[File:FireworksOverSydney.jpg|thumb|left|[[Fireworks]] erupt over the bridge in [[2009]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Journey's End (TV story)}})]]
By [[1 January]] [[2000]], Sydney Harbour Bridge had been rebuilt, as the [[Thirteenth Doctor]], [[Graham O'Brien|Graham]], [[Yasmin Khan|Yaz]] and [[Ryan Sinclair|Ryan]] watched the [[New Year's Day]] [[fireworks]] from on top the bridge. This was Ryan's favourite [[New Year's Eve]], out of the twenty [[Team TARDIS]] visited in succession. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Resolution (TV story)}})
 
In [[2009]], a news report showed fireworks being launched over Sydney Harbour Bridge in celebration of the Earth's return to its normal place in space. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Journey's End (TV story)}})
 
In [[2010]], a [[chronal wave]] brought a large number of [[dinosaur]]s into modern times on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where they attacked fleeing [[human]]s and fought each other. Later, when another chronal wave froze Sydney in ice from the [[Ice Age]], the Harbour Bridge was frozen and badly damaged, and the dinosaurs on it froze to death. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Age of Ice (comic story)}})
 
== References ==
The [[Seventh Doctor]] wasn't sure if he preferred the bridge or [[Sydney Opera House|the opera house]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Terror of the Sontarans (audio story)}}) The [[Twelfth Doctor]] later expressed a fondness for the bridge. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Big Bang Generation (novel)}})
 
== Behind the scenes ==
* The bridge was definitively identified in the text of ''[[*Sub Zero (comic story)|*Sub Zero]]'' as being the "harbour bridge" in Sydney and by its distinctive visual style.
 
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Latest revision as of 20:19, 10 March 2024

Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Harbour Bridge was an iconic part of the Sydney skyline, found at Sydney Harbour. From many vantage points, it could be glimpsed alongside the Sydney Opera House.

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened 19 March 1932. (PROSE: 19 March [+]Loading...["19 March (short story)"])

In the 1970s, the bridge was destroyed by the Daleks, who had launched missiles from stolen nuclear submarines. The Daleks attacked Sydney with the hope of turning it into a base from which to take over the rest of the world. Since they carried out the attack by sub, they would have to sail into the Harbour to make their landing. This required that they sail their submarine underneath the remains of the bridge — where the Third Doctor and Lt Davis had a trap in store for them. As the submarine passed underneath, Davis sent down an electrically-charged cable to the deck, which killed all the Daleks. (COMIC: *Sub Zero [+]Loading...["*Sub Zero (comic story)"])

Fireworks erupt over the bridge in 2009. (TV: Journey's End [+]Loading...["Journey's End (TV story)"])

By 1 January 2000, Sydney Harbour Bridge had been rebuilt, as the Thirteenth Doctor, Graham, Yaz and Ryan watched the New Year's Day fireworks from on top the bridge. This was Ryan's favourite New Year's Eve, out of the twenty Team TARDIS visited in succession. (TV: Resolution [+]Loading...["Resolution (TV story)"])

In 2009, a news report showed fireworks being launched over Sydney Harbour Bridge in celebration of the Earth's return to its normal place in space. (TV: Journey's End [+]Loading...["Journey's End (TV story)"])

In 2010, a chronal wave brought a large number of dinosaurs into modern times on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where they attacked fleeing humans and fought each other. Later, when another chronal wave froze Sydney in ice from the Ice Age, the Harbour Bridge was frozen and badly damaged, and the dinosaurs on it froze to death. (COMIC: The Age of Ice [+]Loading...["The Age of Ice (comic story)"])

References[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Seventh Doctor wasn't sure if he preferred the bridge or the opera house. (AUDIO: Terror of the Sontarans [+]Loading...["Terror of the Sontarans (audio story)"]) The Twelfth Doctor later expressed a fondness for the bridge. (PROSE: Big Bang Generation [+]Loading...["Big Bang Generation (novel)"])

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The bridge was definitively identified in the text of *Sub Zero as being the "harbour bridge" in Sydney and by its distinctive visual style.
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