WHAT'S
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EVENTS.
Fairfield House has a bustling and multi cultural schedule, hosting many different events through the course of the year. BEMSCA, Rastafari, the Ethiopian Community and local people of Bath all use Fairfield House regularly for different occasions.
Upcoming Events
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Fairfield House Historical Guided Tour Visitor Open Days
( www.ticketsource.co.uk/fairfield-house/ )
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** Fairfield House is open for visitors on Sundays and for community events - Visit on these Sundays soon :
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Historical Guided Tours are available on these upcoming Sundays:
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Sunday 6th October 2024
Sunday 13th October 2024
Sunday 20th October 2024 (One tour only)
Sunday 27th October 2024
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Please see Ticket Source for further dates
www.ticketsource.co.uk/fairfield-house
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October Black History Month 70th Anniversary Events (See Poster)
Thursday 10th October - Honouring HIM @ Portland Square in Bristol
Thursday 17th October - Tree planting ceremony at Bath Spa University, Newton Park Campus
Saturday 19th October - Freedom in the City Festival at the Bath Assembly rooms
Sunday 20th October - Even Song service at Bath Abbey
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Freedom in the City Festival 2024
Saturday 19th October 2024 11am - 8pm at the Bath Assembly rooms. Join us in the centre of Bath for a celebration of the Emperor's 70th anniversary as Freeman of the City of Bath. Food, Music, Dance, Culture from the Rastafari, Ethiopian and BEMSCA communities of Fairfield House.
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Rastafari Monthly Sabbath Observance
The first Saturday of each month for Rastafari worship
3pm - 7pm
All Welcome​​
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Ethiopian Community New Year celebrations
Saturday 28th September 2024
1pm - 7pm
All welcome
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Securing the Emperor's Legacy
Testimonies project supported by
the National Lottery Heritage Fund
'' Do you have memories of Haile Selassie in Britain ? ''
In a new project at Fairfield House, we are collecting memories of the Emperor and the Ethiopian Royal family in Britain. These include both first hand and family memories.
If you or a family member have memories of the Ethiopian Royal Family in Britain please get in contact with us at info@houseofhismajesty.com or 01225 464165
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Recent Events
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Freedom in the City : Festival of Learning
OPEN DAYS.
In a new endeavour by our Community Interest Company, Fairfield House is now open to visitors by historical guided tour on Sundays throughout the year. During the tour experience, visitors will learn about His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, His family and the other Ethiopians that once lived at Fairfield, and their tireless fight against fascism during WW2. The latest research about each area of the house is presented, and is accompanied by a performance of the Emperor's pianola. After the tour, visitors will have time to enjoy the exhibitions and special features of the house and grounds, such as the new Kidane Meheret Prayer room, Sacred Garden, the HIM Haile Selassie I museum and more. An authentic vegan caribbean lunch is also available for visitors.
The tour lasts just over 60 minutes and we have two tours available each sunday at 12.00pm and 1.30 pm
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For booking please visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/fairfield-house
HOLY DAYS.
The observance of many different holy days are regularly held at Fairfield House.
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For the Rastafari Community, these include His Imperial Majesty’s Birthday on July 23rd and the anniversary of the Coronation of His and Her Imperial Majesty on November 2nd and other celebrations and remembrances including a monthly Sabbath observance on the first Saturday of each month led by the Rastafari community of Fairfield House.
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For the Ethiopian Community, Ethiopian Orthodox Genna (Christmas), Fasika (Easter) and Inkutatash (New year) amongst other celebrations have been traditionally held at Fairfield House. During these events guests experience a traditional Ethiopian welcome with Ethiopian foods and coffee. These special days are full of everyone sharing a love of Ethiopian culture, especially music and dancing.
