Pouring Libation at the start of a visit to Fairfield House, and asking the Elder for permission to speak and for the event to proceed. An African tradition.
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BBQ for the Elders and neighbours, and visit from London’s Galaxy Radio family – 21.7.12
BBQ for the Elders and neighbours, and visit from London’s Galaxy Radio family – 21.7.12.
Photographs and editing by Stylee. Give thanks.
[This slide show has audio. Brother Bob Marley for your Blessed listening pleasure. ♥]
Maintaining His and Her Majesty’s garden
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Amharic plaque outside of Fairfield House
The plaque outside of Fairfield House reads;
“During the years 1936-41 of exile from his beloved country Ethiopia, occupied by forces of aggression. His Imperial Majesty Haile Sellassie 1 Emperor of Ethiopia resided in Bath in this villa. In memory of his residence and courteous hospitality of the the people of Bath his Imperial Majesty has donated Fairfield villa to the corporation of Bath to serve as a home for the aged. May 1958”
In search of this important artefact
This is a chair belonging to the Ethiopian Royal family, believed to have been located in Fairfield house. The people of Fairfield, would like to locate this chair and any other item’s back to the Fairfield resident. If you know its where about we would be most grateful.
Ethiopian Royal Family in Bath City, 18th October 1954
State visit to Bath to receive the Freedom of the City.
Fairfield House, City of Bath 