It features office workers, bosses and other ‘higher ups’ in suits who helped keep the wheels of trade and industry on the move in the 1980s. Different types of industry are featured – from computer software to timber supplies – in this round-up of the world of work during the decade. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 21 photos of Leeds city centre shops and landmarks from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Link-Up Recruitment
Staff at Link-Up Recruitment on Park Row in Leeds city centre pictured in September 1989. Photo: YPN
2. Weir Group Management Systems Ltd.
Weir Group Management Systems Ltd. were based in Cross Green Industrial Estate. Pictured in June 1985 are, from left, Tom Mill (UK director, WGMSL), Ian Connell (northern regional manager) and Tom McCallum (data general UK sales manager). Photo: YPN
3. Pumping Services Group
The executive line up from the Pumping Services Group pictured in July 1989. From left, are David G. Warnes (works manager), R. J. T. Hunter (accountant), Michael C Heap (sales manager) and Kenneth Fox (managing director) Geoffrey Corless (company secretary) and K. M. C. Jordan (group sales executive). Photo: YPN
4. Corporate Interiors
The team at Corporate Interiors pictured in October 1987. From left are joint managing directors Ray Briggs and Paul Galvin with Brian Lowden, right, director of design. Photo: YPN
5. Wineways
October 1987 and it was just 25 years since Gerry and Angie Atkinsom uncorked their first Wineways specialist off-licence in Leeds. Photo: YPN
6. Tudor Kitchens
Richard Glover, left, and Chris Broadhead, directors of Tudor Kitchens Ltd, with one of their fitted units. Pictured in February 1982. Photo: YPN