Each of these familiar faces in this photo gallery went to school in Leeds before finding fame and fortune in their chosen field. Faces from the world of stage and screen though to sport, music and the arts all are featured. Some were born in Leeds while others grew up in the city. Were you in class with any of them back in the day? READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Peter O'Toole
City-born acting legend Peter O'Toole went to St Joseph's Secondary School, just outside Leeds. After leaving school he went to work for your YEP as a trainee journalist and photographer. | Getty Photo: Getty
2. Corinne Bailey -Rae
Songbird Corinne Bailey Rae was a pupil at Allerton High School. During her school days she was a member of Helen, an all-girl indie band, before carving out a solo career. | Getty Photo: Getty
3. Nicola Adams
Leeds's own golden girl Nicola Adams was educated at Agnes Stewart Church of England High School in Burmantofts. She went on to become not just a champion, but a history maker - the first woman to win a boxing gold at the Olympics. | PA Photo: PA
4. Josh Warrington
Leeds Warrior Josh Warrington went to John Smeaton Academy in east Leeds. | PA Photo: PA
5. Damien Hirst
Bristol-born artist Damien Hirst grew up in Leeds and went to the city's Allerton Grange School. He became famous for a series of artworks in which dead animals are preserved, sometimes having been dissected, in formaldehyde. | Getty Photo: Getty
6. Liz Truss
Ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss is a former pupil of Roundhay School. Her dad was a professor of pure mathematics at the University of Leeds. | Getty Photo: Getty