Nelson Mandela house...

[R1Geezer]

Was there ever a real block named thus? I know it's a pi55 take of the lefty london councils in the 70's and 80's but was there really a tendency to name things after African politicians/prisoners?

[squarebear]

More than likely. There's a care home here called that:
http://www.carehomesguide.com/CHG_Nelson_Mande la_House-3269.aspx

[daffy654]

There was a park in Leicester(next to the prison) called Nelson Mandela Park................it may have changed now though for all I know as it is years since I was there.Unrulyjulie should know if its still called that.

[Gromit]

Here is the Steve Biko Housing Association

http://www.stevebikoha.org/

[daffy654]

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/469826

[BrookeBond]

Here in Glasgow we have a Nelson Mandela square

[China Doll]

As far as I recall we had a Winnie Mandela house in Peckham but I don't remember a Nelson one.

[jno]

I saw Winnie Mandela's house once, in Soweto - it was quite a mansion, Soweto isn't all slum. She was standing outside and gave me a wave, and I gave her one back. But it wasn't like she knew me, she was just being friendly.

[Sweetie77]

I am pretty sure my Aunt used to live in flats somewhere in London that were called Nelson Mandela house...but I was very young maybe my parents were joking????

[pug100]

Most universities have or had at least one building on campus called Nelson Mandela house or building. Leeds, Sheffield, Cardiff, Manchester, London etc. A quick google will provide you with a long list.