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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.

Honorary doctorate in Laws from the University of Durban-Westville

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23 September 1999

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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

Honorary Fellowship from Magdalene College at the University of Cambridge

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2 May 2001

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

Magdalene College

Honorary doctorate of Humanity from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology

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19 June 2008

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honorary doctor of humanity from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology

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

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6 June 2002

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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

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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Nelson Mandela Sports and Solidarity Award by Boots for Africa, a charity founded by Sheffield FC

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11th South African Charity Golf Day was dedicated in celebration of Mr Mandela's 90th Birthday

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5 September 2008

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City of Glasgow named a room after Mandela in the City of Glasgow Museum and Art Gallery

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1983

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Nelson Mandela Plaque to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the award of the Freedom of the City by Glasgow was unveiled by Denis Goldberg

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11 August 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Mural by pupils of the Hillcrest and Potternewton Primary Schools

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c 2001

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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

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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

Honorary Freedom of the City of Sheffield Metropolitan District

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13 February 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 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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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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Honorary Burgess of the City of Dundee

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9 October 1993

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Wooden Coat of Arms and official guide book from the City of Barrow-in-Furness

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Honorary Freedom or the City of London

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Banquet programme that conferred the Honorary Freedom of the City of London to Mr Mandela, UK

Corporation of London

Honorary Freeman of the District of Midlothian, Scotland

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19 September 1985

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Award conferring the award of Honorary Freeman of the District of Midlothian, Scotland, upon Mr Mandela from the Midlothian District Council, UK

District Council of Midlothian

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

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

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

Honorary doctorate of Doctor from the University from The Open University in Walton Hall

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4 February 2004

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Award conferring the honorary degree of Doctor of the University upon Mr Mandela from the Open University in Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, UK

Open University

Honorary doctorates of Laws from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

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1985

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Honorary doctorates of Laws from the University of Strathclyde conferred to Nelson Mandela in absentia. Nelson Mandela was represented by his son-in-law Prince Thumbumuzi Dlamini.

21st Century Award for Achievement from the International Biographical Centre (IBC) in recognition of his outstanding contribution

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November 2007

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Crystal soccer ball presented by the Aston Villa Football Club

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May 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

As part of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations, 46664 organised the sixth international 46664 concert to celebrate the 90th birthday of one great man at one amazing concert in Hyde Park, London

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27 June 2008

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Statue by Iain Walters unveiled on Parliament Square in London

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29 August 2007

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The 2. 7 m sculpture was the idea of Donald Woods and is placed alongside others of Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln. Mr Mandela was present at the unveiling.

Declaration of Scottish independence presented to N

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9 October 1993

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Patron of the Scottish Refugee Council

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1995

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Elected Honorary President of the Students’ Union of University College, London

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1964

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Patron of the Canon Collins Trust Scholarship Programme

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Patron of the Micah Challenge with Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane

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Micah Challenge is a global coalition of Christians holding governments to account for their promise to halve extreme poverty by 2015

Honorary Member of Manchester United Football Club when the club toured South Africa in 2006

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2006

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

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1988

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Honorary Membership for Nelson and Winnie Mandela from the National and Local Government Officers Association [NALGO], one of the leading local authority unions in Britain

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26 November 1983

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NALGO no longer exists as an independent organisation and is now part of UNISON

Honorary Member of the British Labour Party

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Presidency of the United World Colleges (UNC) International Council

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3 November 1995

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

United World Colleges (UNC)

Nexus Commonwealth Award for Lifetime Achievement for his commitment to the Commonwealth Values

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2012

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Honorary Laureate of the Mo Ibrahim prize for 'exceptional African leadership' from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation

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2007

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2005 UKC International AIDS Hero Award from the UK Coalition of People living with HIV and AIDS recognizing Mr Mandela's contribution to the fight against HIV and AIDS

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2005

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Pride of Britain Awards 2004 presented to Nelson Mandela with a Lifetime Achievement award to honour his work in raising funds and awareness of the Aids Crisis in Africa

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25 March 2004

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British Red Cross Humanity Fellowship Award

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1 July 2003

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Mr Mandela delivered the Annual British Red Cross Humanity lecture focusing on the threat of HIV/AIDS at the ceremony

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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Plaque presented for the Red Nose Day from Comic Relief

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1995

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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 Close in Harlesden, Borough of Brent NW10 8BQ

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1981

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Mandela Link in Grimsby, DN31

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Mandela Place, Watford, WD2, Hertfordshire

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Nelson Mandela Walk in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Commemoration of the naming of Nelson Mandela Place in Glasgow by the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation

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2021-06-16

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A tribute video produced by the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation to commemorate the events of the Soweto Uprising and the naming anniversary of Nelson Mandela Place in Glasgow. 16 June 2021 is the 45th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising and also the 35th anniversary of the naming of Nelson Mandela Place in Glasgow.

Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation

Room in a sports centre in Nottingham has been named after Mandela

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1985

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Students of Coventry University Student Union named a room in honour of Nelson Mandela

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1984

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Mandela Centre (Community Centre) on Chapeltown Road

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9 June 1984

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At the Mandela Centre, a community service centre in the middle of a poor Afro-Caribbean estate hang large photos and billboards of Nelson Mandela in his youth and after his release from prison

New offices of Council of Haringway are named after Mandela