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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The crowds pack in at the back of the church at the memorial service for Diana, Princess of Wales, at Preston Parish Church Photo: David Hurst
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At Preston Parish Church the congregation overflows outside the memorial service for Diana, Princess of Wales Photo: Neil Cross
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The standard bearers leave Preston Town Hall before heading to Preston Parish Church for the memorial service held for Diana, Princess of Wales Photo: David Hurst
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Katie Mayor, eight, and Kimberley Dale, six, of Fulwood, at the memorial service for Diana, Princess of Wales, at Preston Parish Church Photo: Neil Cross