Paddington Bear visited Tottington's closed railway station over the weekend to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Residents of Rhine Close in Tottington laid the tribute which put smiles on the faces of people walking down the lines and past the site.

A plaque was designed by Charlene Patrick, a poem was written by Brian Peters and a number of residents helped to make Paddington, the ladder and get everything else in place for the tribute.

Back in June, the late monarch appeared in a light-hearted sketch on TV with the children's character as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Charlene said: “Paddington carried a plaque of remembrance all the way from deepest darkest Peru, after hearing the sad news about his dear friend.

“Unfortunately, Paddington wasn't able to stay at Tottington (railway) station.

“He is having to make his way down to London to leave a marmalade sandwich "for later" under the Queen's crown.”

Charlene added that the tribute was a big group effort.

Locals were delighted to see the tribute at the closed station, which served passengers in the town from 1882 until 1952.

The former station is often decorated to reflect current events and previously has been decorated yellow and blue to support Ukraine, decorated for the Platinum Jubilee and for Christmas.

The poem by Brian Peters reads:

Dear Ma’am, Rhine Close salutes you,

As all in Tottington do.

You’ve been in our lives forever,

Since the conflict of World War Two.

 

You’ve shown us how you care for us

And given us your love,

And now the Lord has taken you

To reside with him above.

 

We thank you for your service Ma’am,

And promise one last thing.

We’ll love your son as we loved you,

All say God Save the King!