Leeds City Council. Education Committee.

Leeds Education Committee was formed as a result of A.J. Balfour's Education Act of 1902. The City of Leeds Training College for teachers was founded in 1907 and later in the twentieth century became part of the University of Leeds. The Leeds College of Art and Design was founded in 1846. The Leeds College of Music was founded in 1880 and is now one of the largest of such colleges in this country.

From the guide to the Papers on higher education at the City of Leeds Training College, Leeds College of Art and Leeds College of Music, held by Leeds City Council Education Committee, ca. 1903-1961, (Leeds University Library)