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'''Aberdeen''' | '''Aberdeen''' is a city in [[Scotland]]. | ||
[[Leela]] once referred to it as the "[[granite]] city", and [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] noted that in fact the granite emitted more radiation into the bodies of the residents of Aberdeen than would a [[nuclear power plant]] into its workers. ([[DW]]: ''[[Underworld]]'') | [[Leela]] once referred to it as the "[[granite]] city", and [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] noted that in fact the granite emitted more radiation into the bodies of the residents of Aberdeen than would a [[nuclear power plant]] into its workers. ([[DW]]: ''[[Underworld]]'') | ||
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In the late [[20th century]], [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] dropped off [[Sarah Jane Smith]] in what he thought was [[South Croydon]], but was actually Aberdeen. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Hand of Fear]]'', ''[[School Reunion]]'') | In the late [[20th century]], [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] dropped off [[Sarah Jane Smith]] in what he thought was [[South Croydon]], but was actually Aberdeen. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Hand of Fear]]'', ''[[School Reunion]]'') | ||
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In real life, though not specified in any script, Aberdeen is specifically in the northeast of Scotland. | In real life, though not specified in any script, Aberdeen is specifically in the northeast of Scotland. It is some 570 miles (928 kilometres) distant from [[Croydon]]. | ||
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[[Category:Scottish cities]] | [[Category:Scottish cities]] | ||
Revision as of 01:37, 7 March 2010
Aberdeen is a city in Scotland.
Leela once referred to it as the "granite city", and the Doctor noted that in fact the granite emitted more radiation into the bodies of the residents of Aberdeen than would a nuclear power plant into its workers. (DW: Underworld)
In 1879, Queen Victoria was travelling to Aberdeen by coach when she was diverted by the Brethren. (DW: Tooth and Claw)
In the late 20th century, the Doctor dropped off Sarah Jane Smith in what he thought was South Croydon, but was actually Aberdeen. (DW: The Hand of Fear, School Reunion)
Behind the scenes
In real life, though not specified in any script, Aberdeen is specifically in the northeast of Scotland. It is some 570 miles (928 kilometres) distant from Croydon.
