Hartlepool College of Further Education has existed in several forms since 1897 but did not move to its current site until the 1960s.
In 1969, the Secretary of State for Education and Science opened the college and in 2006, plans for a new modern building began to emerge.
The new college building, as is known today, opened in February 2012 and specialises in a range of courses including engineering, environmental technology, sport and hospitality and catering.
9. New beginnings
Hartlepool MP Iain Wright and Hartlepool College of Further Education principal David Waddington pictured at the turf cutting ceremony at the new college site in 2010. Photo: Other, third party
11. Team picture
Head Chef, Fergus Robertson, stands alongside his staff EllaLouise, Kane Connor, Shelbie Henderson, Toni Sutters and Dillan at the Flagship Restaurant at the Hartlepool College of Further Education in 2011. Photo: TY
12. Well done
Bricklayer John Rudge with Rob Burrell, from Yuill Homes, and Graham McPhail and Bob Gardner, from the Hartlepool College of Further Education, in 2011. Photo: Frank Reid