Alumni for the period 1990 to 2000
A brief history of developments during this period bt Susan Daniels
1990-2001. Brettonhall College of Higher Education. Independent Corporation
1991 opening of NAEA
lease of dearne mills in Darton Barnsley for textile department
1993 policy decision to extend into Wakefield
Purchase ‘world of suits’ in smith street – powerhouse one , theatre
Purchase 23 smith street workshops – 23 smith street theatre design studio
Lease unity house smith street/ west gate. For music
1994 purchase colonial buildings Peterson road – powerhouse two : art and design studios, education space , student open learning space, staff space
1995 purchase manygates maternity hospital – atalier space , social work and counselling, student accommodation, study and social space
Wakefield sites linked to Bretton hall by bus service
1997 commencement of merger talks with university of Leeds
1999/2000 audit of college finances for merger
July/ August 2000 suspension of principal, finance director and academic director
Acting principal: Professor David Sugden appointed from school of education at Leeds
1/8/ 2001 merger of Bretton hall with university of Leeds