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
13. Clugston Construction
The team at Clugston Construction which had opened a new office in Leeds in September 1988. Pictured is Clugston's senior contracts manager Alan Boothe (left) with some of his team who would staff the new office in Morley. Front S J Dixon, J A O'Rourke and K G Shaw. Back, A King, K Bevan, C Smith, C A Ellis, M Plant and M P Siswick. Photo: YPN
14. PER
Recruitment consultancy PER was celebrating one year of business in the private sector in November 1989. The PER operation, with 23 offices nationwide, was part of the Pergamon AGB Group. Toasting the occasion with a specially baked cake at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate are Carole Reid (PER manager for Leeds), Geoffrey Shopland (managing director, Pergamon Group), Kay Baldwin-Evans (PER marketing manager) and Bev King (PER's general manager). Afterwards the cake was given to the children's ward at Harrogate General Hospital. Photo: YPN
15. Focom Systems
The directors of Pirelli Focom outside their premises in Leeds in April 1987. Pictured, from left, are John Iles, Norman Robertson, Martin Farrell and Mr Elliot. Photo: YPN
16. P. S. L. Services
This is Peter Greenwood and Peter Horsley who set up P. S. L. Services on the Penraevon Industrial Estate on Meanwood Road. Pictured in January 1985. Peter had been working as a sales manager for and Richard as a service manager. They decided to unite their business skills and set up the firm which sold reprographic equipment. Photo: YPN
17. Wharfedale Group
Wharfedale Group's senior management team includes, from left, Bill Thewlis (chairman), Dennis Holden (managing director) and Ashley Ward (vice chairman). Pictured in December 1987. Photo: YPN
18. Leeds Laser Graphics
Directors of Leeds Laser Graphics based on Emmanuel Tradingh Estate on Springwell Road, pictured in August 1988. From left are Mike Wilby, John Holdsworth, Malcolm Frethey and Tony Ainge. Photo: YPN