In the path of the Emperor

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The photograph on this page of In the path of the Emperor by Neil Owen as part of the Geograph project.

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In the path of the Emperor

Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 20 Jan 2023

A small and unofficial-looking marker states that the former Ethiopian ruler, Haile Selassie, walked this riverside path during his time here. Selassie was exiled and lived in Bath from 1936-41, living in nearby Fairfield House - a residence he bought and donated to the city when he left.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.387124
Longitude
-2.40463