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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Thomas Danby College student Tracy Halkyard shows her sons Simon, left, and Sean a cake design titled 'Love'. Pictured in June 1997. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
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August 1997 and student Kassy Murray had been shortlisted in the British Baker Student of the Year Award. The 20-year-old had been working during the summer at Bettys Bakery in Starbeck. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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The launch of the College's new 'Mega Rear' bus advertising campaign in January 1998. Pictured, from left, are Graeme Charters of T.D.I. bus advertising, Judith Wright, College marketing manager and Colin Couble, College chief executive officer. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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Students with Mike Garnett of the National Heart Research Fund, who received a cheque for £2,240 raised by coaching football lessons. Pictured in April 1998, from left, are Mark Bower, Craig Bates, Danny Benrose, Martin Garratt and Ville Powell. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
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Students Adam Dearden, Emma Bailey, Leanne Kelly and Melissa Walton perform on a train at Haworth Station in November 2004. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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March 2005 and these students had made it through to final of Toque d'Or catering competition. Pictured, from left, are Thierry Nguekam, Matthew Scott, Richard Keane, Robert Clark, Rachel Downs, Kyle Smith with Nestle Food Services development chef Bert. | Third Party Photo: Third Party