The Emperor's Wallet arrives..
- Fairfield House
- 1 day ago
- 1 min read
Last year in 2025, Fairfield House Bath CIC acquired an exceptionally personal item belonging to His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I during the years of exile.
The Emperor's Wallet
The wallet was acquired from Paul King, and had been passed from his father Peter King, who acquired it from his father (also called Peter King) - who received it from His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I in Salibury, UK.
Our Bath Spa University Heritage Management Intern, Francesca Tassini-Binions, has been helping to develop our plans to restore, care for, and display His Majesty's wallet at Fairfield House.
See part 1 of a social media series about His Majesty's wallet returning to Fairfield House:
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Part 2 of this series of about the Emperor’s wallet will feature a visit to the George Bayntun bookshop and bindery in the City of Bath for the journey of restoration to begin.
See Part 2:
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The arrival of His Majesty's wallet happens at a poignant time for us. Our community interest company has taken on a fuller and more burdensome financial responsibility for Fairfield House from B&NES council, including all utilities.
All donations, big or small, help to assist us with the running of Fairfield House and the development of His Majesty's legacy in the City of Bath, and are warmly appreciated.
For more information regarding how your support of Fairfield House can assist us contact : trustees@fairfieldhousebath.co.uk
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