News · 25 June 2026
Schools, businesses, community groups and residents across Liverpool are being encouraged to take part in a citywide programme of activities to mark Mandela Day 2026. Led by Mandela8 in partnership with Liverpool City Council and Liverpool BID Company, the initiative aims to bring people together through acts of service, learning and community action inspired by
News · 22 June 2022
Liverpool is preparing to welcome back the family of revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela. The former President’s eldest daughter Dr Makaziwe ‘Maki’ Mandela and his granddaughter Tukwini Mandela, are travelling to the city to make their mark on artwork which will form part of the city’s permanent Nelson Mandela memorial in Princes Park. The completed memorial
Culture · 8 October 2019
Work is to start by the end of the year installing a memorial and bridge in a Liverpool park, dedicated to the memory of Nelson Mandela. The Princes Park scheme includes a new ‘Freedom Bridge’, pavilion and 32 cylindrical stoneworks inscribed with inspirational Mandela quotes. The pedestals represent the oil drums Mandela used to grow
Community · 5 February 2019
Liverpool is set to welcome the family of revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela when they arrive in the city next week.
