Historical information

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service.
Old Cataract Aswan Hotel is in the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island.The majestic hotel sits on a pink granite cliff overlooking the world's longest river.

Physical description

Postcard depicting image of large rectangular building and palm tree

Inscriptions & markings

Assouan
Cataracte Hotel