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The Nelson Mandela Park is a public park in Leicester, England. It is situated inside the city centre near Leicester Prison and the Leicester Tigers' Stadium. It was known as Welford Road Recreation Ground before it was renamed to celebrate Nelson Mandela.

Coventry City Council, England named a new building, housing the Coventry Archives after Mandela

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1986

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Honorary Membership awarded to Winnie and Nelson Mandela by the National Union of Seamen, Britain

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1986

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The Union amalgated in 1990 with the National Union of Railwaymen to form the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers

Wooden sculpture of Nelson Mandela by Sol Garson, which stood in Manchester Town Hall since 1986 has been given to Mandela on 5 April 2005

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1986

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Presented by Manchester's Lord Mayor Tom O'Callaghan to Denis Goldberg who accepted on Mandela's behalf

Freedom of the Borough of Islwyn, Wales

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1986

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The borough was abolished in 1996, when its area became part of Caerphilly County Borough

Honorary Membership of the National Union of Seamen in Britain

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1986

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Street in Glasgow is renamed after Mandela

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1986

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The South African Consulate was/is located on this address

Richmond and District Group of the Anti-Apartheid Movement in Great Britain offer Mr Mandela the Presidency of the Branch

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April 1986

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The branch does not exist anymore

Honorary Freemand of the City of Newcastle Upon Tyne

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2 April 1986

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate admitting Mr Mandela to be an Honorary Freeman of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

City of Newcastle Upon Tyne

Honorary Freeman of the City of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in recognition of his services to the cause of freedom

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2 April 1986

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Honorary Membership of the National Union of Teachers to Nelson and Winnie Mandela

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1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Simple Minds recorded Song "Mandela Day", released on their album "Street Fighting Years" and written for their series of concerts throughout the US and Europe in 1988

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1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary membership of the National Union of Teachers

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6 April 1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring honorary membership in the National Union of Teachers upon Mr and Winnie Mandela, London, UK

National Union of Teachers

Honorary doctorate Doctor of Humane Letters from Bradford College

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14 May 1988

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Award conferring an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters upon Mr Mandela from Bradford College, Bradford, USA

Bradford College

Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Tribute Concert, Wembley Stadium, London

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11 June 1988

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The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was a popular-music concert staged on the 11th of June 1988 at Wembley Stadium, London, and broadcast to over 60 countries and an audience of 600 million.

Freedom of the City of Baton Rouge

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11 May 2000

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Freedom of the City by the Mayor-President and fellow members of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council

Metropolitan Council

Presidential Citation from the Meharry Medical College in Nashville

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27 June 1990

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's many life achievements from the Medical College in Nashville, USA

Meharry Medical College

Honorary Guest of Mexico City

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31 July 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award naming Mr Mandela a Guest of Honor in Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City

Miami Beach Medallion of Honour

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29 April 1992

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Medallion of Honour bestowed on Mandela

Miami Beach Council

Honorary doctorate Doctor of Laws from the University of Fort Hare, South Africa

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9 May 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring honorary Doctor of Laws upon Mr Mandela, South Africa

University of Fort Hare

Honorary Freedom of the City of Kingston Upon Hull

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1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate admitting Mr Mandela to be an Honorary Freeman of the City of Kingston upon Hull, UK

City of Kingston Upon Hull

Freedom of select Cities and Boroughs in the United Kindom with 9 signatories in support of his resistance to Apartheid

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1993

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Honorary Freedom of the City of Sheffield Metropolitan District

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13 February 1993

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Poem offered to Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his visit to Glasgow

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October 1993

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Honorary Freeman of Kingston Upon Hull (usually referred to as Hull)

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6 October 1993

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Honorary Burgess of the City of Dundee

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9 October 1993

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Declaration of Scottish independence presented to N

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9 October 1993

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R Mandela by the Scottish National Party

Nelson Mandela International Diversity award was established in Britain’s House of Commons to recognise organisations around the world for their diversity efforts

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Commonwealth Champion of Health medal from the Commonwealth Games, received by South African athletes at the Commonwealth Games in Canada

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certification that the sculpture "Nelson Rohlihlahla Mandela" is a limited edition of only 25 made by Lawrence C

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8 April 1994

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Talbot by Staffordshire School of Fine Arts

Crystal soccer ball presented by the Aston Villa Football Club

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May 1994

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Framed Liverpool T-shirt with players' signatures

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May 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Presented to President N Mandela by Brian R Mahon and Kaizer Motaung

Queen's Baton Relay from Queen Elizabeth II to symbolise the return of South Africa into the Commonwealth of Nations and in particular the country’s participation in the Commonwealth Games in Canada after absence of 36 years

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20 June 1994

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The Relay is similar to the Olympic Torch and holds a secret message from Queen Elizabeth II and serves as a unifying symbol to the people of the Commonwealth

8th Annual Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable End of Hunger from the Hunger Project

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19 July 1994

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Patron of the Scottish Refugee Council

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Plaque presented for the Red Nose Day from Comic Relief

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1995

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Shield presented by the Lords and Commons Cricket Club Group

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Magdalene College Scholarship for South Africans in the UK, at Cambridge University

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March 1995

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Order of Merit , Honorary Member of the Order: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, O.M. By the British and Commonwealth Order by Queen Elizabeth II.

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21 March 1995

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By the British and Commonwealth Order by Queen Elizabeth II

Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (NMCF), established by Mandela in 1995, strives to change the way society treats its children and youth

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8 May 1995

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This long-term vision captures the central role society plays in shaping children’s lives and to give voice and dignity to the African child by building a rights-based movement. 'Friends of the NMCM' were established in New York (23/10/95) and in London (12/07/96)

Honorary Patron of the London Symphony Orchestra

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30 May 1995

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Patron-in-Chief of the International Eisteddford

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6 July 1995

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Patron of Round Square

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August 1995

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Round Square is a world-wide association of more than 70 schools on five continents sharing unique and ambitious goals. Students attending Round Square schools make a strong commitment, beyond academic excellence, to personal development and responsibility

Presidency of the United World Colleges (UNC) International Council

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3 November 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate naming Mr Mandela the President of the UWC International Council, UK

United World Colleges (UNC)

President, jointly with Queen Noor, of the International Council and Honorary President of the United World Colleges' (UWC) International Council from 1999 onwards

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3 November 1995

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Human Rights Institute with President Mandela as Honorary Chairman was launched in London by the International Bar Association

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5 December 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Limited edition Medallion of Prayer presented to President Nelson Mandela by St. Matthew Publishing

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1996

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In recognition and honor of his determination and accomplishments. Presented in St. Matthew Publishing's 45th year, UK

St Matthew Publishing

World Citizenship Award of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts

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1996

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Medallion of Prayer from St Matthew Publishing presented to President Nelson Mandela in recognition and honour of his determination and accomplishments

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1996

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The Bronze, limited edition Medallion was minted during their 45th anniversary

Bronze limited edition medallion presented to President N. Mandela by St Matthew Publishing: "In recognition and honor of your determination and accomplishments"

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1996

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Honorary Membership of the Cambridge Union Society

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11 June 1996

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Honorary doctorate of Science (Economics) from the University of London

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10 July 1996

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Award conferring an honorary Doctor of Science (Economics) degree upon Mr Mandela from the University of London, UK

University of London

Honorary doctorate of the University of the Glasgow Caledonian University

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10 July 1996

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Award conferring an honorary degree of Doctor of the University , UK

Glasgow Caledonian University

Freedom of the City of London

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10 July 1996

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Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Bristol

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10 July 1996

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Honorary Degree from University of Warwick presented during a ceremony in the garden of Buckingham Palace along with other universities

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10 July 1996

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Honorary Degree Doctor of Laws from Cambridge University dutring a ceremony in the garden of Buckingham Palace along with other universities

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10 July 1996

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Companionship conferred upon Mr Mandela by the De Montfort University during a ceremony in garden of Buckingham Palace along with other universities

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10 July 1996

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Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University from Glasgow Caledonian University during a ceremony in the garden of Buckingham Palace along with other universities

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10 July 1996

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Honorary Doctor of Science (Economics) from the University of London during a ceremony in the garden of Buckingham Palace along with other universities

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10 July 1996

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Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Nottingham during a ceremony in the garden of Buckingham Palace along with other universities

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10 July 1996

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Honorary Degree from the University of Oxford during a ceremony in the garden of Buckingham Palace along with other universities

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10 July 1996

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Honorary Degree from the University of Buckingham, London

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10 July 1996

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Honorary degree from the De Montfort University presented during a ceremony in the garden of Buckingham Palace along with other universities

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10 July 1996

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Mr Mandela was awarded both the Doctor of Laws and Companionship of De Montfort University

First Commonwealth Green Pennant Award presented by the Commonwealth

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1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Patron of the International Olympiad in Informatics held in Cape Town

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13 January 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

1997 Rotary Award for World Understanding from Rotary International

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17 June 1997

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Award conferring the 1997 Rotary Award for World Understanding upon Mr Mandela from Rotary International, UK

Rotary International Convention

Freedom of the City of Oxford

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11 July 1997

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Freedom of the City of Edinburgh

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27 October 1997

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Freedom of the City and County of Cardiff

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16 June 1998

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Honorary doctorate in Laws from the University of Durban-Westville

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23 September 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate conferring the degree of doctor of laws upon Mr Mandela from the University of Durban-Westville, South Africa. University is now merged with the UN and is called the UKZN

University of Durban-Westville

Patron of the Laureus World Sports Academy

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2000

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The MESAB Service Award presented to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, whose courage, vision and generosity of spirit insprires the world

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28/02/2000

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From the Medical Education for South African Blacks (MESAB). MESAB operated from 1985 to 2007

MeSAB

Receives a certificate appointing Mandela as Honorary Queen's Counsel from the British House of Lords, and signed by Queen Elizabeth II

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3 May 2000

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Certificate appointing Mandela as an Honorary Queen's Counsel by Queen Elizabeth II, UK

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom

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3 May 2000

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Honorary Doctorate in Laws from Queen Elizabeth

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3 May 2000

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Ethnic Multicultural Media Award

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29 June 2000

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World Methodist Peace Award reads "World Methodist Council today recognises you, Dr Nelson Mandela, for the inspiration and hope you have brought to South Africa, the Continent of Africa, and the peoples of World

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21 September 2000

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For over half a century your name has become synonymous with freedom and reconciliation" Signed Dr Frances M Alguire, Chairperson World Methodist Council and Dr Joe Hale, General Secretary World Methodist Council

Nelson Mandela was named 'World Leader of the Century' by the International Women of the Year Association

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1 October 2000

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Mandela Mural by pupils of the Hillcrest and Potternewton Primary Schools

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c 2001

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Doctorate from Oxford University

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2001

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Song 'Mandela' by Gail Thompson and the Jazz Arica All Nations Big Band

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5 February 2001

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Honorary Freeman of the City of Leeds

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13 April 2001

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Certificate admitting Mr Mandela to be an Honorary Freeman of the City of Leeds, UK

Leeds City Council

Honorary Freeman of the City of Leeds as part of the celebrations marking the seventh anniversary of the end of apartheid

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30 April 2001

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Mandela also rededicated the city's Mandela Garden, which first opened in 1983 in support of South Africa's struggle for equality

Honorary Fellowship from Magdalene College at the University of Cambridge

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2 May 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate admitting Mr Mandela to an honorary fellowship of Magdalen College, UK

Magdalene College

Offical Salute from Miami-Dade County

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15 July 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate saluting Mr. Mandela's outstanding lifetime achievements from Miami-Dade County, USA

Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners

Decoration for Merit in Gold from the Minister of Defence of South Africa

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7 December 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Decoration for Merit in Gold to Mr Mandela for his service to the former Umkhonto We Sizwe, South Africa

Minister of Defense

Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre at the Said Business School in Park End Street was opened by Mr Mandela

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13 April 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Scholarship Programme at the Unilever Foundation for Education and Development

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6 June 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The UK programme is administered by Canon Collins Educational Trust for South Africa since 1998, enables postgraduates from disadvantaged communities to study in the UK in areas, which are not available in their own country, and will contribute positively to the transformation process-taking place there

British Red Cross Humanity Fellowship Award