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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Student Joe Hepworth, chef tutor Richard Campbell, Level 2 student Hayley Greenall and Level 3 Student Matthew Scott at the demonstration podium in the College's state of the art international kitchen in January 2004. The photo was taken from the viewing platform through a window. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
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April 2002 and the College held the UK Seafood Championships. Pictured is YEP reporter Pete Lazenby trying one of the puddings. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Hair-stylist Joshua Galvin was passing on some of his skills to students in February 2002. He is pictured working on the hair of student Sarah Grimley. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Wendy Chapman, front, programme leader for access to higher education at Thomas Danby College with mature students on the access to work course in December 2001. Pictured, from left, are Joanne Allotey, Gayle Appleyard, Jayne Staines, Denise Nichols and Terry Wilford | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
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Babies in the baby room at Thomas Danby College in October 2001. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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Thomas Danby College students with the Yorkshire Dance Centre perform during the lunchtime entertainment at Breeze Festival in June 2001. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd