The ‘People’s Princess’ had a place in the hearts of many Fylde Coast folk, visiting the area on several occasions.
After her death, hundreds of floral tributes were left in Blackpool town centre and letters written in to The Gazette from people who wanted to pay their own personal respects.
The Gazette provided extensive coverage of Diana’s funeral, which took place at Westminster Abbey, as well as remembering her through the eyes of the people in our home town. The promenade was plunged into darkness when the Illuminations and street lights were turned off. The flag at the top of the tower was lowered to half mast and people flooded to the town hall to sign books of condolence. There was a veil of grief across the whole town. These photos reflect that and also how she is warmly remembered.

. Remembering the People's Princess
Pictures of Diana's visit to Trinity the Hospice in the Fylde were projected onto the wall at the Princess Diana Memorial Service Photo: Bill Johnson

. Remembering the People's Princess
Children from St John's School paused to remember Diana. Pictured are David Gillespie, William Morrison, Lee Robinson Photo: DAVE NELSON

. Remembering the People's Princess
Princess Diana Memorial service at St. John's Parish Church Photo: Bill Johnson

. Blackpool's favourite Princess Diana memories
Delighted crowds greet Princess Diana at Trinity Hospice in 1992 Photo: Submit

. Remembering the People's Princess
Darkness fell when Blackpool Illuminations were not switched as a mark of respect for the death of Princess Diana Photo: Rob Lock

7. Blackpool's favourite Princess Diana memories
Sunshine turned to a downpour as the radiant Princess went walkabout in Blackpool, 1991 Photo: submit

8. Remembering the People's Princess
The scene outside Blackpool Town Hall as the Funeral Service for Princess Diana took place in London Photo: Bill Johnson

9. Remembering the People's Princess
Princess Diana comforts Madge Hargrave who became unwell during the 1992 visit to Blackpool Photo: historical

10. Remembering the People's Princess
The Union Jack flew at half-mast on top of Blackpool Tower Photo: Rob Lock

11. Blackpool's favourite Princess Diana memories
Princess Diana looks on attentively at a youngster uses sign language at Blackpool Tower World in 1992 Photo: staff

12. Blackpool's favourite Princess Diana memories
Princess Diana in Warton, 1987 Photo: staff