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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Tony Robinson, left, and James Schofield with their award winning lard sculptures at Thomas Danby College in May 1996. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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Thomas Danby student Simon Stevenson with paella cooked live in Kirkgate Market for shoppers in June 1996. The college was cooking food with a European theme to tie in with Euro 96. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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July 1996 and students from Thomas Danby College were receiving their certificates for organising Leeds RL pre-match entertainment. Pictured, back from left, are Jon Langton, Alex Hall, Chris Mason, Martin Patterson and Matthew Varley. Front is Lucie Swallow. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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On the ball. Leeds United apprentices Lee Matthews, left, and Simon Briggs were back learning at school at Thomas Danby College in October 1996. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
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Sarah Wright chats to her colleagues from Thomas Danby College during the blind tasting of mince pies in November 1996. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
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Students studying 'Baking Technology Science' were celebrating after winning awards for their work at the Oscars of the baking world in November 1996. Pictured, from left, are Kassy Murray, Maureen Clark and Alexander Cleaver. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd