First of all I want to thank you for remembering Sylvia. however, In my opinion the interview was a bit dry compared to her works and contribution to human being. You could have mentioned so many interesting works she had done without compromising the book that the interviewer wrote. Therefore, I want to add, at least the following, which I believe very important, regarding her legacy, ties and connection to Ethiopia. When Pankhurst died in Addis Ababa in 1960, aged 78, she hasn't just received full state funeral, but she was also named "an honorary Ethiopian" by Haile Selassie. Btw She is the only foreigner buried in front of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa to date. Her son Richard became a leading student of Ethiopian history and the first director of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at Addis Ababa University. From among his many achievements were leading the campaign for the return of a giant obelisk taken to Rome from the northern Ethiopian city of Axum. The obelisk was re-erected in Axum in 2008 When he passed away, he was buried along with his beloved mother, Sylvia, His son, Pankhurst's grandson, Alula Pankhurst is an Ethiopian scholar. Rest in peace Sylvia and Richard, you are still alive in the hearts of Ethiopians and Ethiopian friends.
It's an interesting topic, but Shami Chakrabarti is a very rude interviewer. She's constantly interrupting Rachel Holmes. Rachel Holmes will be answering a question, and Shami Chakrabarti will just interrupt and talk over her. Highly annoying.
I was surprised and shocked by how gracelessly she did it too - with only one apology, if I heard correctly. So unnecessary, as Rachel Holmes was such a fascinating and engaging speaker. Surely it was her right to decide for herself which aspects of her book to explain in detail, and which ones to hold back on to tantalise the potential reader.
Fascinating - thanks!
Sylvia pankhurst is such a lovely lady!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
First of all I want to thank you for remembering Sylvia. however, In my opinion the interview was a bit dry compared to her works and contribution to human being. You could have mentioned so many interesting works she had done without compromising the book that the interviewer wrote.
Therefore, I want to add, at least the following, which I believe very important, regarding her legacy, ties and connection to Ethiopia.
When Pankhurst died in Addis Ababa in 1960, aged 78, she hasn't just received full state funeral, but she was also named "an honorary Ethiopian" by Haile Selassie. Btw She is the only foreigner buried in front of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa to date.
Her son Richard became a leading student of Ethiopian history and the first director of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at Addis Ababa University. From among his many achievements were leading the campaign for the return of a giant obelisk taken to Rome from the northern Ethiopian city of Axum. The obelisk was re-erected in Axum in 2008
When he passed away, he was buried along with his beloved mother, Sylvia, His son, Pankhurst's grandson, Alula Pankhurst is an Ethiopian scholar.
Rest in peace Sylvia and Richard, you are still alive in the hearts of Ethiopians and Ethiopian friends.
It's an interesting topic, but Shami Chakrabarti is a very rude interviewer. She's constantly interrupting Rachel Holmes. Rachel Holmes will be answering a question, and Shami Chakrabarti will just interrupt and talk over her. Highly annoying.
I was surprised and shocked by how gracelessly she did it too - with only one apology, if I heard correctly. So unnecessary, as Rachel Holmes was such a fascinating and engaging speaker. Surely it was her right to decide for herself which aspects of her book to explain in detail, and which ones to hold back on to tantalise the potential reader.