Edith Pretty died on 17 December 1942 in Richmond Hospital at the age of 59 after suffering a stroke, and was buried in All Saints churchyard at Sutton.
- What was wrong with Edith in The Dig?
- What happened to the son of Mrs Pretty in The Dig?
- Are all the characters in The Dig real?
- How accurate is the movie The Dig?
- Was Edith Pretty buried in the ship?
- Where was Edith Pretty buried?
- What does hoo mean in Sutton Hoo?
- Is Rory Lomax a real person?
- How much treasure was found in The Dig?
What was wrong with Edith in The Dig?
The real Edith Pretty died in 1942 after suffering a stroke, three years after the events depicted in The Dig.
What happened to the son of Mrs Pretty in The Dig?
In 1988, Robert died of cancer at age 57. In The Dig, Robert's narrative arc complements the central dynamic between Edith (a skeptic) and Basil (a believer).
Are all the characters in The Dig real?
The film is based on a novel, also titled The Dig, written by John Preston. Many of the events and characters depicted in both the film and the novel are inspired by real events and real people.
How accurate is the movie The Dig?
The film gives an accurate portrayal of the archaeological excavation in the 1930s, conducted using workmen with just a few skilled excavators and qualified academics.
Was Edith Pretty buried in the ship?
Edith Pretty (1883–1942) was responsible for the excavation of the Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo, one of the most important discoveries in British archaeology. In a stunning act of generosity, in 1939, Pretty donated all of the finds, including the famous Sutton Hoo helmet, to the British Museum.
Where was Edith Pretty buried?
All Saints Churchyard, Church Street, Edmonton, London Borough of Enfield, Greater London, N9 9AT EnglandEdith Pretty / Place of burial
What does hoo mean in Sutton Hoo?
Toponym. Sutton Hoo derives its name from Old English. Sut combined with tun means the "southern farmstead" or "settlement" and hoh refers to a hill "shaped like a heel spur".
Is Rory Lomax a real person?
So while Rory is an entirely fictional aspect in The Dig's portrayal of Sutton Hoo, he stands an important reminder of the freedom Britons felt in the summer of 1939, and the lives that would eventually be lost. You can watch The Dig on Netflix.
How much treasure was found in The Dig?
263 objects Over the course of several excavations in 1938 and 1939, Brown and the archaeological team found 263 objects buried in the central chamber of the enormous Anglo-Saxon ship.