Princess Diana, the ‘People’s Princess’ was killed in a car crash in Paris on Sunday, August 31, 1997 and the world reacted with an outpouring of shock and grief. Although a member of the Royal Family, the Princess of Wales touched the lives of many ordinary folk everywhere. This is reflected in the masses of people wanting to pay tribute to such a special lady. And in Preston crowds queued to signs books of condolences and attend church memorial services. What are your memories of the day you heard the news of Princess Diana’s death? READ MORE: Look back at Penwortham in the 80s and 90s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Penwortham from the 30s to the 70s. MORE MEMORIES: Walk the corridors of Ribbleton Hall High School in the 80s, 90s and 00s
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Fishergate, Preston's busiest shopping street, at 11 o'clock on the day of Diana, Princess of Wales' funeral Photo: Kevin McGuinness
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The scene on Lune Street in Preston town centre during Princess Diana's funeral Photo: Kevin McGuinness
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Ward 5 at Royal Preston Hospital, during a minutes silence held to remember Diana, Princess of Wales following her death in a car crash . Photo: John Hughes
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Michelle Moss praying on the eve of Princess Diana's funeral at the Christ the King School chapel in Frenchwood, Preston Photo: Iain Lynn