An East Lancashire pub is selling bargain-price pints today (September 9) in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday.

Entwistle Hotel, on Entwistle Street in Darwen, will be selling 6p pints from 10am to 11am today.

The price reflects the average price of a pint in 1952, the year The Queen succeeded the throne.

Speaking to the Lancashire Telegraph, the Entwistle said: “In honour of Her Majesty the Queen and her passing yesterday we have decided to sell all pints for 6p which was the price when Elizabeth ascended the throne in 1952.

“We are a community local and we want to let our loyal customers celebrate her life with a pint and toast her majesty for 6p.”

Since announcing the move, many punters have praised the pub.

One said: “Lovely gesture”.

Another said: “Let’s hope folk don't get too greedy for your gesture.”

Since the sad announcement, many Lancashire people and organisations have left heart-felt messages and tributes for the queen.

Lord Shuttleworth said: "It’s a moment of great sadness. I know everyone in Lancashire will join with me in wishing the family well at such a sad moment.

“We are terribly sorry, particularly in Lancaster, because of course the Queen was Duke of Lancaster and we feel particularly attached to the monarchy as a result of that.

“It is a very sad day and we will do our best to do things properly over the next 10 days before the funeral.”

Lancashire County Council are offering people to sign an electronic book of condolence.

Martin Ainscough DL, High Sheriff of Lancashire, said: "This is a time of great national sorrow and reflection. It is the close of the second Elizabethan era.

"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was one of the most respected of dignitaries in the world.

"She will be recognised in history as a great leader and Monarch of the British Isles and the Commonwealth.

“We were fortunate that in Lancashire we could also call her our Duke. Her Majesty has had a very special place in the hearts and lives of so many people here. Her passing will be even more deeply mourned locally because of her long devotion to, and interest in, the North West of England.

"As High Sheriff of Lancashire, I was appointed by Her Majesty through her role as the Duke of Lancaster, and it's been a great honour to serve her.

"We now look forward to welcoming the new King and there will shortly be a proclamation in Lancashire to mark the beginning of his reign."