Remembering Nelson Mandela, Freeman of Leeds
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Nelson Mandela who was made a Freeman of Leeds in April 2001, marking the contribution...
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Nov 12, 20181 min read
German Mayors join Leeds Remembrance Sunday events
This weekend the Mayor of our German partner cities of Dortmund and Siegen joined civic dignitaries and thousands of Leeds residents to...
Feb 15, 20182 min read
Cambodian Ambassador explores “The Power of Words”
Attendees at this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day, held at Leeds Town Hall, heard a powerful speech given by special guest the Cambodian...
Jul 11, 20161 min read
Lest We Forget – Commemorating the Battle of the Somme
On 1st July 2016 we commemorated the centenary anniversary of the Battle of the Somme together with our French and German partner cities...
Jun 26, 20162 min read
A week for remembrance and reflection
Today I received a message of thanks from a young person who has just returned from a visit to the Somme in France. She is a member of...
Dec 16, 20131 min read
Leeds remembers Mandela
This past weekend the people of Leeds have been remembering and honouring Nelson Mandela, Honorary Freeman of the City. Hundreds of...
Dec 6, 20131 min read
Leeds mourns Nelson Mandela
The city is mourning the death of Nelson Mandela, an honorary freeman of Leeds. Three books of condolence are available to sign in the...
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