Looking back: when Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi visited Oxford

She was greeted by a large crowd outside the Clarendon building off Broad Street and took part in Oxford University’s Encaenia ceremony.

She arrived back in the city after an absence of 20 years and the crowd sang Happy Birthday to celebrate her turning 67.

READ AGAIN: River hero is up for bravery award

Ms Suu Kyi was wearing a purple scarf and took flowers from members of the city's Burmese community and other supporters.

Others yelled welcome back' to Ms Suu Kyi, who lived in the city with her husband Michael Aris until 1988.

It was then that she returned to her native Burma, initially to care for her sick mother before then becoming the focal point for the Burmese National League for Democracy.

READ MORE: Drinkers call for more outdoor seating at Oxford pub

She has spent much of the past two decades under house arrest until her release in November 2010.

She also picked up her Freedom of the City award from the city council in a ceremony at St Hugh's College.

READ AGAIN: New bus lanes 'will be good for our shops'

Ms Suu Kyi had been awarded the honour in 1997 but was unable to receive it in person until her visit in 2012.

Five years on, in 2017, it was not such a happy occasion, as the council decided to remove the honour.

The unprecedented move was as a result of Aung San Suu Kyi's failure to acknowledge the violence against the Rohingya people in her own country.

We’re really excited to launch We Grew Up in Oxford, a new online community for everyone who loves our great city. In our new Facebook group, we’ll be delving into the archives - both recent and older - to bring you memories of what it was like growing up and living here through the years.

We hope you’ll join us and get involved in the project, and remember to let us know what memories from your glory days you want to see in the group. We Grew Up in Oxford, so now it’s time to celebrate that. See you there!