Mandela Family to Return to Liverpool

Dr Maki and Tukwini Mandela stood in front of the lake at Princes Park

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 … Read more

Work to start on Mandela memorial by the end of the year

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 … Read more