The former Norfolk school of Princess Diana is auctioning its furnishings after being put up for sale. 

Riddlesworth Hall School near Diss closed in April after more than 75 years due to "unprecedented financial challenges".

The school was attended by Princess Diana in the 1970s and has been up for sale for £3m since August. 

Eastern Daily Press: Princess Diana during a visit to the school in 1989Princess Diana during a visit to the school in 1989 (Image: Archant Library)Furnishings used by students are now being auctioned for thousands of pounds. 

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This includes three Victorian cases of English birds by renowned Norwich taxidermist Thomas Gunn which were originally fixed to the walls of the grand entrance hall. 

Eastern Daily Press: Riddlesworth Hall School near Diss Riddlesworth Hall School near Diss (Image: Antony Kelly)These are estimated to sell for up to £2,500.

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Also up for sale is a large refectory dining table which is valued at around £1,500 and a pair of leather armchairs expected to make £800. 

Eastern Daily Press: The three large displays depict dozens of birds of prey, garden and game birdsThe three large displays depict dozens of birds of prey, garden and game birds (Image: Sworders)A spokesman for the school said in April that they were all "extremely saddened" by the decision to close but it was "decided by the owner that the school was no longer viable".

He added: "The school has been facing unprecedented financial challenges for several years now which is due, in part, to the impact of the pandemic and the current economic climate."

The furnishings from the school are being auctioned with Sworders in Stansted Mountfitchet on January 30.