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In the [[11th century]], a [[Saxon]] '''[[village]]''' was located in [[Northumbria]] near a [[beach]], a [[forest]] and an abandoned [[monastery]]. Among | In the [[11th century]], a [[Saxon]] '''[[village]]''' was located in [[Northumbria]] near a [[beach]], a [[forest]] and an abandoned [[monastery]]. | ||
== History == | |||
Among the village's inhabitants were its headman, [[Wulnoth]]; his wife, [[Edith (The Time Meddler)|Edith]]; and [[Eldred (The Time Meddler)|Eldred]]. | |||
In [[1066]], the [[First Doctor]] visited this village and received hospitality from Edith; while [[Vicki Pallister|Vicki]] and [[Steven Taylor|Steven]] were forcibly taken there by Eldred, who believed them to be [[Viking]] [[spy|spies]]. | |||
After the village was attacked by Vikings, the villagers attacked the monastery in which they were hiding, then pursued and killed them. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Time Meddler (TV story)}}) | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
The ''Fact of Fiction'' article in [[DWM 393]] speculated that the village in the story was {{w|Tynemouth}}. | * The ''[[The Fact of Fiction|Fact of Fiction]]'' article in [[DWM 393]] speculated that the unnamed village in the story was {{w|Tynemouth}}. | ||
[[Category:Towns and villages visited by the First Doctor]] | [[Category:Towns and villages visited by the First Doctor]] | ||
[[Category:Northumbrian towns and villages]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:39, 25 July 2024
In the 11th century, a Saxon village was located in Northumbria near a beach, a forest and an abandoned monastery.
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
Among the village's inhabitants were its headman, Wulnoth; his wife, Edith; and Eldred.
In 1066, the First Doctor visited this village and received hospitality from Edith; while Vicki and Steven were forcibly taken there by Eldred, who believed them to be Viking spies.
After the village was attacked by Vikings, the villagers attacked the monastery in which they were hiding, then pursued and killed them. (TV: The Time Meddler [+]Loading...["The Time Meddler (TV story)"])
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Fact of Fiction article in DWM 393 speculated that the unnamed village in the story was Tynemouth.
