In 1929 her husband was appointed director of the British School of Archaeology at Athens and from 1931 until his death in 1936 (they had no children) Powell spent part of each year in Greece, frequently attending excavations, where her husband was working.
In 1929 her husband, Payne, was appointed director of the British School of Archaeology at Athens. From 1931 to 1936, Powell spent part of each year in Greece, frequently attending excavations, where her husband was working.