Leeds came together to remember and celebrate the life of Diana, Princess of Wales following her death in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, focus on the days and weeks following her death as a city and beyond came to terms with the tragedy. They focus on floral tributes and those who observed a minute silence at landmarks around Leeds as well as commemorative services. They capture the outpouring of emotion and enormous sense of shock and grief felt at the time. READ MORE: Photos to take you back to Leeds in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in Sept 1997
LGI workers look at floral tributes to Diana, Princess of Wales on the steps of Leeds Civic Hall. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Diana, Princess of Wales
The flag at the Leeds General Infirmary was flown at half mast in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. Photo: James Hardisty
3. Diana, Princess of Wales
The public look at the mass of floral tributes outside Leeds Civic Hall. Photo: James Hardisty
4. Diana, Princess of Wales
A member of the public lays some flowers outside the Yorkshire Evening Post in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. Photo: Justin Lloyd
5. Diana, Princess of Wales
This Leeds city centre flower sell donated all profits for a week to local charities in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. Photo: Justin Lloyd
6. Diana, Princess of Wales
With the Union flag at half mast Leeds residents lay floral tributes to Diana, Princess of Wales on the steps of the Civic Hall. Photo: Mark Bickerdike