The region's tributes to Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela died on December 5, aged 95.
Nelson Mandela died on December 5, aged 95.
People in Gateshead can express their condolences at the death of the former South African president Nelson Mandela by signing a book of condolence.
The book is available for the public to sign in the reception area at Gateshead Civic Centre between 9am and 5pm all week.
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