These photos plucked from the YEP archive celebrate the efforts of those who worked at a range of businesses across the city during the 1980s. They showcase office life as well as those who served customers as well as bosses and owners, mainly pictured in suits. The images feature a range of trade and industry at firms across the city during the decade. Do you recognize anyone? READ MORE: 22 Leeds city centre shops you may remember from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Link Paper
July 1986 and Link Paper, one of Britain's three largest paper merchants, had opened a new Leeds branch on the Hunslet Trading Estate. Pictured are the sales team.
8. Link-Up Recruitment
Staff at the new office of Link-Up Recruitment on Park Row in September 1989.
9. Pirelli Focom
The directors of Pirelli Focom outside their Leeds premises in April 1987. Pictured are John Iles (left), Norman Robertson, Martin Farrell and Mr Elliot.
10. Poppies
September 1984 and services offered by Poppies included routine housework, spring cleaning, gardening, babysitting and houseminding.
11. John Collier
April 1984 and a cheer and a wave from staff at John Collier menswear on Kirkstall Road who together bought more than two million shares in the company.
12. DIY HQ
Martyn Duxberry outside his DIY shop on Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, in October 1983.