This retro photo gallery salutes employees across Sheffield during the 80s and 90s, whose dedication helped the city flourish.
From the police officers who caught the nation’s most notorious serial killer to the team behind a famous sauce described as Sheffield’s best-kept secret, these photos feature workers from all walks of life.
Firefighters, nurses and employees at the Bassett’s sweet factory, home of liquorice allsorts, are just some of the staff pictured in these nostalgic images.
Can you spot yourself or any former colleagues in these photos?
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5. Chemists
Vantage Chemists, on Margetson Crescent, Parson Cross, Sheffield, in 1989 | Picture Sheffield Photo: Picture Sheffield
6. Henderson's
Staff at the Henderson's Relish factory on Leavygreave Road, Sheffield, in 1987. Pictured are Duncan Gillespie, maintanance engineer; Constance Freeman; and Kathleen Spivey, manager | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers
7. Candytown
Staff working in the kitchen at Candytown Restaurant, London Road, Sheffield, in 1994 | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
8. Crankshaft manufacturers
Staff at Ambrose Shardlow, crankshaft manufacturers, Ealing Works, Grange Mill Lane, Meadowhall, Sheffield, in 1985 | Picture Sheffield Photo: Picture Sheffield