1. Nelson Mandela in Leeds
Do you remember these being put up across the city centre ahead of his visit?
2. Nelson Mandela in Leeds
Workers prepare the Mandela Gardens ahead of his visit. Photo: Emma Nichols
3. Nelson Mandela in Leeds
Nelson Mandela arrives at Leeds Bradford International Airport. Photo: James Hardisty
4. Nelson Mandela in Leeds
He was in Leeds that April day for a number of reasons including to receive the Freedom of the City. Photo: Owen Humphreys
5. Nelson Mandela in Leeds
He was there to re-dedicate Mandela Gardens in the city centre. It had originally been named after him 1983. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. Nelson Mandela in Leeds
The gardens were named after him as a gesture of support as he spent his 16th year in prison on Robben Island. Photo: Bruce Rollinson