Do you remember Nelson Mandela visiting Leeds back in April 2001? Enjoy these rarely-seen images telling the story of his visit to the city and how he was forgiven for a moment of confusion. READ MORE: 25 random facts you (probably) didn’t know about Leeds | Go inside the Corn Exchange during the 1990s and 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Nelson Mandela in Leeds
Do you remember these being put up across the city centre ahead of his visit? | jpimedia
2. Nelson Mandela in Leeds
Workers prepare the Mandela Gardens ahead of his visit. | jpimedia Photo: Emma Nichols
3. Nelson Mandela in Leeds
Nelson Mandela arrives at Leeds Bradford International Airport. | jpimedia 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. | pa 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. | jpimedia 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. | jpimedia Photo: Bruce Rollinson