They focus on Leeds Polytechnic which was formed in 1970 from a merger between Leeds College of Technology and Leeds College of Commerce, part of Leeds College of Art as well as Yorkshire College of Education and Home Economics. It was part of the Leeds Local Education Authority until it became an independent Higher Education Corporation in April 1989. The Polytechnic then became Leeds Metropolitan University, with the right to award its own degrees, in the early 1990s. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds Polytechnic memories
A bird's eye view of the Polytechnic in September 1982. Photo: YPN
8. Leeds, Polytechnic memories
Keverne, a 6ft. wood and blue sculpture and the latest aquisition of Leeds Polytechnic foyer in January 1982. He was the work of former Polytechnic fine arts student Mike Winstone. Photo: YPN
9. Leeds Polytechnic memories
Bright-eyed students drew up plans for a revolutionary technology park to take the city into the 21st century in January 1988. Ninety acres of derelict land, the site of the former Kirkstall Power Station, were earmarked for development after the announcement of Government plans to set up an Urban Development Corporation. Students of architecture (Paul Glover), landscape architecture (Richard Leonard) and quantity surveying (Hazel Martin) explain their scheme to Leeds City Council;s assistant director for Urban Development (Eric Cowin). Photo: YPN
10. Leeds Polytechnic memories
The Leeds Polytechnic Gallery pictured in November 1984. Photo: YPN
11. Leeds Polytechnic memories
Students in the library at the Polytechnic's central site in April 1989. Photo: YPN
12. Leeds Polytechnic memories
Electronic engineering students put theory to the test in April 1989. Photo: YPN