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Christmas cards from Abydos

Christmas cards from Abydos

December 13, 2022
by Francisco Bosch-Puche
Myrtle Broome

Author: Susan Biddle. This post looks at some of the Christmas cards Myrtle Broome and Amice Calverley made and sent from Abydos to family and…

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Sardic

Sardic

June 28, 2022
by Francisco Bosch-Puche
Myrtle Broome

Author: Susan Biddle. This post looks at “Sardic”, the head servant at Abydos, and the extraordinary range of his contributions to the success of the…

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Nannie

Nannie

June 14, 2022
by Francisco Bosch-Puche
Myrtle Broome

Author: Susan Biddle. In this post, learn more about “Nannie” — “a dear old soul [who] looks after us splendidly”. It was in Cairo in…

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Improving and extending the Abydos dig house

Improving and extending the Abydos dig house

May 17, 2022
by Francisco Bosch-Puche
Myrtle Broome

Author: Susan Biddle. Those who have spent time and effort on DIY home improvements or repairs may enjoy comparing their experiences with the work done…

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The “dig house” at Abydos

The “dig house” at Abydos

May 3, 2022
by Francisco Bosch-Puche
Myrtle Broome

Author: Susan Biddle. The dig houses at Abydos, from Flinders Petrie’s dig huts to the house Myrtle knew. “The beauty of this place passes description,…

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