Is Doctor Who's Tardis coming to the Bay?
by Joe Walker
joewalker@thekmgroup.co.uk
Doctor Who fans could be in for a treat if plans for a
life-size Tardis on Herne Bay seafront get the go-ahead.
The city council is in talks about installing one of the famous
time-travelling boxes in Central Parade in a bid to attract more
tourists.
Kent County Council has also confirmed it is considering putting
a 1963 replica in the town’s library.
It is thought the 8ft booths – modelled on old police boxes –
will be either donated or partly funded by outside
contributors.
It's understood maker Jason Onion chose Herne Bay because
of its links to Anthony Coburn, the Doctor Who writer credited with
inventing the Tardis.
He lived in the town from 1961 until his death in 1977.
See this week's Herne Bay Gazette for full report and
reaction.
12/05/11
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