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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Junior Chef Academy workshop in April 2005. Pictured, from left, are Jason Blac with chef Tim Bilton. Looking on stage 2 academy members. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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February 2001 and students from the Preparation for Work course were getting together a petition calling for a pedestrian crossing outside the College. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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This is David Allister, a baker with Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate, who has just won the coveted Renshaw Cup for the Best Young Baker at Thomas Danby College. Pictured in August 2000. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
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Joan Gallagher opens the new Maureen Gallagher Baby Room at the Thomas Danby College in November 2002. | Helen Gardner Photo: Helen Gardner
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Sports science lecturer Lucy Ward was training with the England ladies football team. Pictured in January 2001. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Joe Marchant and Danielle Bell add the finishing touches to dishes which were prepared for an International Dood Day in November 2002. | YPN Photo: YPN