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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The judges look at ingredients of one of the eight finalists in the UK South Asian Chef 2005 competition held at Thomas Danby College. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
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Student Charlie Shaw pictured with some of his award winning 'bangers' at Thomas Danby College in February 2007. | Mell Hulme Photo: Mell Hulme
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Pupils from Thomas Danby College taking part in an assault course as part of a Royal Navy and Royal Marines recruitment drive in October 2006. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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Thomas Danby College art student Wayne Cullen pictured with some of his work at Leeds City Library in June 2006. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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January 1999 and Phil Mitchell demonstrates to students the art of cake decoration. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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October 2005 and TV chef Lesley Waters demonstrates her seafood cookery at Thomas Danby College with the help of Bruntcliffe High School pupils Tom Hartley, left, and James Standen. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe