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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Amy Parker, 14, from Aldersleigh Crescent, Hoghton, near Preston, who has written a poem in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales Photo: Lindsey North
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A condolence tree on Fox Lane in Leyland where locals have been laying flowers in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales Photo: Iain Lynn
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The queue to sign the book of condolence at Preston Town Hall for Diana, Princess of Wales Photo: Godfrey Birtill
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Jackie Bidwell of Leyland signs the Princess of Wales' book of condolences at the Civic Centre, Leyland Photo: Kevin McGuinness