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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This is Annette Child, programme leader, Chocolate and Sugar at Thomas Danby College, who had spent a total of six hours making a giant chocolate lion. Pictured in March 2006. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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May 2005 and these catering students were celebrating after reaching the London final of a national cooking competition. Pictured, from left, are Richard Keane, Matthew Scott, Kyle Smith, Ross Firth, Rob Clark, Douglas Crampton and Rachel Downes. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
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Thomas Danby College held a Junior Chef Academy workshop in April 2005. Pictured is Matthew Hartley rolling out his short Crust Pastry, in readiness to make the Spinach & Char Grilled Red Pepper Quiche. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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This is student chef Joe Hepworth pictured in June 2005. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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This is Julie Edmondson who has been chosen as the Thomas Danby College Day Release Hairdresser of the Year. Pictured in January 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
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Copper Hill Nursing Home resident Bev Reed is pictured being made-up by Anji Galsian a trainee beauty therapist from Thomas Danby College in March 1996. | Keith Alinson Photo: Keith Alinson