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
13. Leeds Polytechnic memories
Hundreds of balloons were released in April 1989 to mark its new independence. The Poly now had the responsibility of running its own affairs. Pictured, from left, are Coun Geoff Driver, past chairman of the board of governors, Christopher Price, Leeds Polytechnic director and Leslie Silver, the new governors' chairman. Photo: YPN
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