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{{first pic|WindowLOTTL.jpg|[[Francine Jones]] looks through a window. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Last of the Time Lords (TV story)}})}} | |||
A '''window''' was an opening through which a [[vision|view]] could be observed. | A '''window''' was an opening through which a [[vision|view]] could be observed. | ||
Windows could sometimes be disguised as [[mirror]]s, particularly in [[prison]] or [[interrogation]] cells. ([[AUDIO]]: | Windows could sometimes be disguised as [[mirror]]s, particularly in [[prison]] or [[interrogation]] cells. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Poker Face (audio story)}}) Shop windows were used to display [[merchandise]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Rose (novelisation)}}) | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
In the [[1890s]], when the newly [[regenerate]]d [[Twelfth Doctor]] and [[Clara Oswald]] were staying with the [[Paternoster Gang]], [[Strax]] delivered a copy of ''[[The Times]]'' by throwing it through a window, hitting Clara in the [[head]]. ([[TV]]: | In the [[1890s]], when the newly [[regenerate]]d [[Twelfth Doctor]] and [[Clara Oswald]] were staying with the [[Paternoster Gang]], [[Strax]] delivered a copy of ''[[The Times]]'' by throwing it through a window, hitting Clara in the [[head]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Deep Breath (TV story)}}) | ||
In the [[1920s]], [[the Doctor]] met [[Nellie Melba]] and learned her party trick of shattering [[glass]] with a high-[[pitch]]ed note. The [[Fourth Doctor]] used it on [[Delta III]] to shatter a window, allowing [[rain]] to dampen [[vine]]s constricting him, [[Romana I]] and [[Rohm-Dutt]]. ([[TV]]: | In the [[1920s]], [[the Doctor]] met [[Nellie Melba]] and learned her party trick of shattering [[glass]] with a high-[[pitch]]ed note. The [[Fourth Doctor]] used it on [[Delta III]] to shatter a window, allowing [[rain]] to dampen [[vine]]s constricting him, [[Romana I]] and [[Rohm-Dutt]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Power of Kroll (TV story)}}) | ||
During the [[Nestene]]'s attempted [[Black Thursday|invasion]] of [[Earth]] in the [[1970s]], [[Auton]] shop window dummies came to life, broke out of the windows and started killing people. ([[TV]]: | During the [[Nestene]]'s attempted [[Black Thursday|invasion]] of [[Earth]] in the [[1970s]], [[Auton]] shop window dummies came to life, broke out of the windows and started killing people. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Spearhead from Space (TV story)}}) | ||
On [[5 March]] [[2005]], ([[TV]]: | On [[5 March]] [[2005]], ([[TV]]: {{cs|Aliens of London (TV story)}}) [[Auton|shop window dummies]] burst through the glass windows at the [[Queens Arcade]] in [[London]] to attack the civilians. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Rose (TV story)}}, [[PROSE]]: {{cs|Rose (novelisation)}}) | ||
In the [[2000s]], [[Clyde Langer]] said that his lack of knowledge in [[chemistry]] was a result of watching the [[Park Vale Comprehensive School]] [[netball]] team through the window during his lessons. ([[TV]]: | In the [[2000s]], [[Clyde Langer]] said that his lack of knowledge in [[chemistry]] was a result of watching the [[Park Vale Comprehensive School]] [[netball]] team through the window during his lessons. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Sky (TV story)}}) | ||
In the [[2010s]], the [[Eleventh Doctor]] sent [[letter]]s to a group of humans to thank them for saving him and the world, and, after he told them to look out for him returning to check up on them, he mentioned he would be watching their next [[birthday]]s through their windows from behind the [[shrub]]bery. ([[PROSE]]: | In the [[2010s]], the [[Eleventh Doctor]] sent [[letter]]s to a group of humans to thank them for saving him and the world, and, after he told them to look out for him returning to check up on them, he mentioned he would be watching their next [[birthday]]s through their windows from behind the [[shrub]]bery. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Hello! (short story)}}) | ||
In [[2602]], the [[Small Trianon]] was a building on the [[Braxiatel Collection]] that housed the [[Oracle of the Lost]]. It could be seen from [[Irving Braxiatel]]'s bedroom window. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[2602]], the [[Small Trianon]] was a building on the [[Braxiatel Collection]] that housed the [[Oracle of the Lost]]. It could be seen from [[Irving Braxiatel]]'s bedroom window. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Careless Talk (short story)}}) | ||
In the [[51st century]], [[time window]]s could be created by pushing energy into a [[warp drive]], as was done on the [[SS Madame de Pompadour|SS ''Madame de Pompadour'']]. ([[TV]]: | In the [[51st century]], [[time window]]s could be created by pushing energy into a [[warp drive]], as was done on the [[SS Madame de Pompadour|SS ''Madame de Pompadour'']]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Girl in the Fireplace (TV story)}}) [[The Doctor's TARDIS]] was also capable of opening time windows. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Death Is the Only Answer (TV story)}}) | ||
In the [[56th century]], during a night of unrest in [[Empire City, Olleril|Empire City]], [[Elena Salcha]] and [[Tom Jakovv]] got [[intoxication|drunk]] and [[sex|made love]] on a [[waterbed]] in the smashed window of [[Tyack's Fittings]]. ([[PROSE]]: | In the [[56th century]], during a night of unrest in [[Empire City, Olleril|Empire City]], [[Elena Salcha]] and [[Tom Jakovv]] got [[intoxication|drunk]] and [[sex|made love]] on a [[waterbed]] in the smashed window of [[Tyack's Fittings]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Tragedy Day (novel)}}) | ||
=== Undated events === | === Undated events === | ||
A [[Tomorrow Window]] was a device invented by [[Astrabel Zar]] and [[Charlton Mackerel]] that allowed an individual to see their future. ([[PROSE]]: | A [[Tomorrow Window]] was a device invented by [[Astrabel Zar]] and [[Charlton Mackerel]] that allowed an individual to see their future. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Tomorrow Windows (novel)}}) | ||
[[Category:Architectural features]] | [[Category:Architectural features]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:16, 17 March 2024
A window was an opening through which a view could be observed.
Windows could sometimes be disguised as mirrors, particularly in prison or interrogation cells. (AUDIO: Poker Face [+]Loading...["Poker Face (audio story)"]) Shop windows were used to display merchandise. (PROSE: Rose [+]Loading...["Rose (novelisation)"])
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
In the 1890s, when the newly regenerated Twelfth Doctor and Clara Oswald were staying with the Paternoster Gang, Strax delivered a copy of The Times by throwing it through a window, hitting Clara in the head. (TV: Deep Breath [+]Loading...["Deep Breath (TV story)"])
In the 1920s, the Doctor met Nellie Melba and learned her party trick of shattering glass with a high-pitched note. The Fourth Doctor used it on Delta III to shatter a window, allowing rain to dampen vines constricting him, Romana I and Rohm-Dutt. (TV: The Power of Kroll [+]Loading...["The Power of Kroll (TV story)"])
During the Nestene's attempted invasion of Earth in the 1970s, Auton shop window dummies came to life, broke out of the windows and started killing people. (TV: Spearhead from Space [+]Loading...["Spearhead from Space (TV story)"])
On 5 March 2005, (TV: Aliens of London [+]Loading...["Aliens of London (TV story)"]) shop window dummies burst through the glass windows at the Queens Arcade in London to attack the civilians. (TV: Rose [+]Loading...["Rose (TV story)"], PROSE: Rose [+]Loading...["Rose (novelisation)"])
In the 2000s, Clyde Langer said that his lack of knowledge in chemistry was a result of watching the Park Vale Comprehensive School netball team through the window during his lessons. (TV: Sky [+]Loading...["Sky (TV story)"])
In the 2010s, the Eleventh Doctor sent letters to a group of humans to thank them for saving him and the world, and, after he told them to look out for him returning to check up on them, he mentioned he would be watching their next birthdays through their windows from behind the shrubbery. (PROSE: Hello! [+]Loading...["Hello! (short story)"])
In 2602, the Small Trianon was a building on the Braxiatel Collection that housed the Oracle of the Lost. It could be seen from Irving Braxiatel's bedroom window. (PROSE: Careless Talk [+]Loading...["Careless Talk (short story)"])
In the 51st century, time windows could be created by pushing energy into a warp drive, as was done on the SS Madame de Pompadour. (TV: The Girl in the Fireplace [+]Loading...["The Girl in the Fireplace (TV story)"]) The Doctor's TARDIS was also capable of opening time windows. (TV: Death Is the Only Answer [+]Loading...["Death Is the Only Answer (TV story)"])
In the 56th century, during a night of unrest in Empire City, Elena Salcha and Tom Jakovv got drunk and made love on a waterbed in the smashed window of Tyack's Fittings. (PROSE: Tragedy Day [+]Loading...["Tragedy Day (novel)"])
Undated events[[edit] | [edit source]]
A Tomorrow Window was a device invented by Astrabel Zar and Charlton Mackerel that allowed an individual to see their future. (PROSE: The Tomorrow Windows [+]Loading...["The Tomorrow Windows (novel)"])
