15/05/2024
A very sad day indeed. Few have made such huge contributions to archaeology. He was deeply loved by many with a quiet and delightful sense of humour that warmed the heart. He accidentally achieved the rare status of a mononym. Everyone referred to him simply as "Barry" and everyone in Egyptology knew exactly who was meant by it. We will miss you, dear Barry. Every time we come to Amarna your memory will inspire not just respect for a life exceptionally lived, but by fond memories that it was lived with such charm and self effacement.
