These photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of students who went to Leeds Thomas Danby College back in the day. Thousands of 16 to 18 year olds young people enrolled on further education courses which proved a stepping stone to careers in catering and hairdressing. The College opened in 1970 and was named after the first Mayor of Leeds, Captain Thomas Danby of Farnley. In April 2009 it merged with Park Lane College and the Leeds College of Technology to form the new Leeds City College. These photos plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive showcase the achievements of students and bring into focus life on campus. READ MORE: 22 nostalgic photos take you back to Leeds Park Lane College LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Hilary Benn MP chats to young people friendly peer supporters Claire Barker, Media Chingarande and Stacey Leatham at the opening of a health and wellbeing centre at Thomas Danby College in October 2008. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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Sugar craft exhibition was held at the college in June 2008. Pictured is Freya Harrison with her exhibit. | Matthew Page Photo: Matthew Page
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Celina Cameron gives an obesity test to student Benjamin Olbison as part of Men's Health Week in June 2008. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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Street dance tutor Steve Johnson demonstrates at the Voice Box project held at Thomas Danby College in May 2008. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
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Thomas Danby College hosted the Inner City Championships in December 2006. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Student Hospitality Supervision Level 3 chefs talk to Pete Vallance, paramedic air crew with Yorkshire Air Ambulance in February 1998. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding