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
13. Alan Bennett
Armley-born actor, author, playwright and screenwriter Alan Bennett attended Christ Church, Upper Armley, Church of England School and then Leeds Modern School, which is now Lawnswood School. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
14. Barbara Taylor Bradford
Novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford attended Christ Church, Upper Armley, Church of England School. She began her career as a journalist on your YEP after initially joining as a 15-year-old in the newspaper's typing pool. An author of 39 novels, all of which have been international bestsellers, Barbara has sold over 90 million copies. | Getty Photo: Getty
15. John Craven
Journalist John Craven, best known for presenting Newsround, Countryfile and Beat the Brain, is a former pupil at Leeds Modern School, now Lawnswood School. | Getty Photo: Getty
16. James Milner
Premier League star James Milner played most of his childhood football for Westbrook Lane Primary School in Horsforth and was also educated at Horsforth School. | Getty Photo: Getty
17. Leigh Francis
Comedian Leigh Francis attended Farnley Park High School, now The Farnley Academy. He later studied at Jacob Kramer College. He is best known for creating Channel 4's Bo' Selecta! and portraying Keith Lemon in several ITV shows. | Getty Photo: Getty
18. Nell McAndrew
Belle Isle born Nell McAndrew was a former pupil at Middleton Park High School in south Leeds. It was her role as the Lara Croft model for the video game Tomb Raider in the late 1990s brought her to the public's attention. | Getty Photo: Getty