1980s Collection (page 16)

Computer operator JLP01_09_831757
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Southernhay, Basildon, Essex. An office worker seated at a Datapoint 1550 computer, with a view through a window overlooking the construction of the new Eastgate Shopping

Bainbridges Cafe JLP01_10_28910
ELDON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE, ELDON SQUARE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. A view of the circular structure on stilts that housed the Bainbridge stores cafe at the Eldon Square shopping centre in

Eldon Garden JLP01_10_38132
Eldon Garden, Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. The central three storey atrium of the shopping centre at Eldon Garden, from the top of an escalator

High Friars Square JLP01_10_28904
Eldon Square Shopping Centre, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. A neon sign reading High Friars Square at bottom of an escalator at the Eldon Square shopping centre in Newcastle

Escalators JLP01_10_28901
Eldon Square Shopping Centre, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. Two shoppers descending an escalator followed by a security guard in the H&M shop at the Eldon Square shopping centre extension in

Eldon Square extension JLP01_10_28898
Eldon Square Shopping Centre, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. The shop unit built to bridge Blakett Street and connect the extension to the original Eldon Square shopping centre in Newcastle

Eldon Garden JLP01_10_38141
Eldon Garden, Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. Shoppers using the escalators in the Rotunda section of the Eldon Garden shopping centre

Fun run JLP01_10_32708
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Two competitors, wearing pink elephant costumes, taking part in a 5km fun run at Copthall Stadium

On your marks JLP01_10_32707
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Competitors setting off at the start of a 10km road race held at Copthall Stadium, with chairman Martin Laing firing the starting gun

Javelin thrower JLP01_11_23878_02
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A portrait of the EPL sponsored javelin thrower Lynn Hayhoe at Copthall Stadium

Baptist Chapel JLP01_10_19131
Clayton Baptist Church, School Street, Clayton, Clayton, Bradford, Yorkshire. The interior of the worship hall in Clayton Baptist Church, showing seating beneath the roof trusses

Open plan office JLP01_10_30073
COTTONS CENTRE, TOOLEY STREET, LONDON BRIDGE CITY, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON. A large open plan office filled with banks of computers in the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce at the Cottons Centre

Computer screens JLP01_10_30071
COTTONS CENTRE, TOOLEY STREET, LONDON BRIDGE CITY, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON. A bank of computer screens in an office of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce at the Cottons Centre in London Bridge

Buttercross renovation JLP01_10_18911
BUTTERCROSS, HIGH STREET, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE. Three stonemasons carving replacement stone blocks during renovation work at the Buttercross

Buttercross renovation JLP01_10_18910
BUTTERCROSS, HIGH STREET, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE. Two stonemasons carving replacement stone blocks during renovation work at the Buttercross

Buttercross renovation JLP01_10_18909
BUTTERCROSS, HIGH STREET, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE. A stonemason holding a spirit level prior to replacing a block of stone during renovation work at the Buttercross

Sponsorship photocall JLP01_11_35867_03
Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. EPL Managing Director Derek Welsh and Olympic athlete Tessa Sanderson posing with her sponsored Rover car

Sponsorship photocall JLP01_11_35867_10
Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. EPL Managing Director Derek Welsh and Olympic athlete Tessa Sanderson posing with her sponsored Rover car

Sponsorship photocall JLP01_11_35867_06
Borehamwood, Elstree and Borehamwood, Hertsmere, Hertfordshire. EPL Managing Director Derek Welsh and Olympic athlete Tessa Sanderson posing with her sponsored Rover car

Clearing a bucket JLP01_14_00176
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. A worker shovelling mud from the bucket of a dumper truck into a skip at the British Library during its construction

Silhouette JLP01_14_00175
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. A crane lowering two men in a safety cage into a mock-up pile foundation shaft as part of a training exercise at the British Library

British Library under construction JLP01_14_00170
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. A general view of construction of the British Library. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in

Breathing apparatus JLP01_14_00169
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. Four men in hard hats and breathing apparatus during a safety training exercise at the British Library

British Library under construction JLP01_14_00162
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. A general view of construction of the British Library from the south

Air sampling JLP01_14_00148
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. A man lying on his stomach beneath a corrugated metal ceiling presumably taking air samples during construction of the British

Checking the tube JLP01_14_00147
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. Two men surveying an underground railway tunnel during construction of the British Library

Basement level JLP01_14_00146
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. A basement level during construction of the British Library

Monitor JLP01_14_00145
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. A television monitor in the cab of a crane allowing the driver to see underground during basement excavations at the British Library

Sharpening JLP01_14_00137
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. A worker sharpening the teeth of a pile boring rig with an angle grinder

Entrance Hall JLP01_10_32763
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. The vast entrance hall of the British Library building during construction, looking towards the west wing of the complex

Entrance Hall JLP01_10_31930
BRITISH LIBRARY, EUSTON ROAD, ST PANCRAS, CAMDEN, GREATER LONDON. The vast entrance hall of the British Library building during construction, looking towards the east wing of the complex

Film conservation JLP01_10_30129
BFI National Archive, Kingshill Way, Berkhamsted, Dacorum, Hertfordshire. Two members of staff operating video tape machines in the new conservation centre for the British Film Institute

Barbican Centre JLP01_09_820695
BARBICAN CENTRE, SILK STREET, CITY OF LONDON. An exterior view of the main entrance to the Barbican Arts Centre. John Laing & Son Ltd were responsible for the construction of Phase V of the Barbican

In the gym JLP01_10_18585
The Sands Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria. Members of the public using a range of equipment in the gym at the newly opened leisure centre The Sands in Carlisle

Opening ceremony JLP01_09_842062
THE LANES SHOPPING CENTRE, GLOBE LANE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA. HRH The Duke of Gloucester and the Mayor of Carlisle, councillor Ian Stockdale

Pipe welders JLP01_10_16308
SHAP, EDEN, CUMBRIA. A team of welders working on the Shap pipeline. This 51km section of gas pipeline runs from Shap to Lupton in Cumbrian

Stonemason JLP01_09_860342
MARKET CROSS, MARKET PLACE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA. A Laing stonemason carrying out repairs at the top of the Market Cross in Carlisle, with a Laing Stonemasonry sign on display in the background

Sugar refinery control desk JLP01_10_12829
Newark Sugar Factory, Great North Road, Muskham, Newark, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire. A team of staff working in a control room at Newark Sugar Factory

Sloping structure JLP01_10_11822
Napp Laboratories, Milton Road, Cambridge Science Park, Milton, South Cambridgeshire. A close-up of the sloping precast concrete columns and structural glass at Napp Laboratories

Precast concrete structure JLP01_10_10244
Napp Laboratories, Milton Road, Cambridge Science Park, Milton, South Cambridgeshire. A view of Napp Laboratories during construction

Structural glazing and ornamental lake JLP01_09_832102
Napp Laboratories, Milton Road, Cambridge Science Park, Milton, South Cambridgeshire. Two women standing beside the ornamental lake running along the southern elevation of Napp Laboratories

Structural glazing JLP01_09_823116
Napp Laboratories, Milton Road, Cambridge Science Park, Milton, South Cambridgeshire. A view along an elevation at Napp Laboratories during construction

Concrete staircase JLP01_09_822478
Napp Laboratories, Milton Road, Cambridge Science Park, Milton, South Cambridgeshire. A concrete staircase under construction in Napp Laboratories

Lab work JLP01_10_14269
Napp Laboratories, Milton Road, Cambridge Science Park, Milton, South Cambridgeshire. A man working in the stability and analytical laboratory at Napp Laboratories

Oil refinery JLP01_10_08883
Lindsey Oil Refinery, North Killingholme, North Lincolnshire. An exterior view of the newly completed Alkylation Unit at Lindsey Oil Refinery

Team photo JLP01_09_801064
Lindsey Oil Refinery, North Killingholme, North Lincolnshire. A portrait of the field supervisory team for the Alkylation Unit at Lindsey Oil Refinery, posed in front of the Laing IE & C main office

Land Rover factory JLP01_10_12927
Land Rover Factory, Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands. A view of vehicles being manufactured inside the Land Rover factory in Solihull after refurbishment work at the site

Pneumatic clamp JLP01_10_09124
LINCOLNSHIRE. A team of men joining two steel pipes together on the Martin pipeline, showing the internal pneumatic clamp for locking the pipes together

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"Step into a time machine and journey back to the vibrant 1980s, where iconic moments unfolded and legends were made. Sir David Attenborough shares a whimsical moment with a cockatoo, showcasing his boundless love for nature. The enigmatic Bigfoot film from 1967 continues to captivate imaginations, leaving us wondering about the mysteries of our world. A field adorned with JCB Extradig diggers reminds us of the era's technological advancements and innovation. Cricket enthusiasts rejoice as Ian Botham clean bowls Viv Richards in an exhilarating match - proving that sportsmanship knows no bounds. The breathtaking view of St Michaels Mount in Cornwall transports us to serene coastal landscapes, while John Martyn's soulful concert in St Ives ignites passion within music lovers' hearts. The resilience and dedication of miners are honored as we witness their unwavering spirit at Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen, Cornwall - symbolizing the hardworking ethos of the decade. Carl Sagan, the renowned US astronomer, invites us to explore the wonders of space through his captivating teachings. Speed demons revel in the sleek design of Lamborghini Countach and Audi Sport Quattro S1 - symbols of power and luxury on wheels. In a touching image, a miner stands alongside his faithful canary companion - highlighting their unique bond amidst challenging conditions. Lastly, snooker maestro Alex Higgins mesmerizes audiences with his skillful shots and charismatic personality – forever etching himself into sporting history. " Travel back to this extraordinary era where every frame tells a story worth cherishing – welcome to the unforgettable 1980s.