KIND OF MAGIC

The incredible UK attraction that has music fans crying and fainting – and it’s completely free

MUSIC fans in the UK are being offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to completely immerse themselves in the world of a rock icon - and it's "guaranteed to blow your mind".

When he died in 1991, Queen frontman Freddie Mercury left his many possessions to former partner and closest friend Mary Austin, who has now decided that the time is right to put them up for auction.

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Hand-written Queen lyrics are on display as part of the exhibitCredit: Ryan Gray - The Sun
The piano he used to compose Bohemian Rhapsody is expected to sell for up to £3mCredit: Alamy

However, before they're sold, 1,500 of Freddie's personal possessions are being displayed by Sotheby's in London, in a free exhibit covering 15 different galleries.

Between now and September 5, visitors are able to walk through recreations of rooms in Freddie's Garden Lodge house in Kensington, which he also left to Austin, as if they had been invited in personally.

A huge moustache hanging above the doors at the entrance of the gallery lets people know that they're in the right place.

Once inside, each different room is dedicated to different aspects of the iconic singer's world, encompassing both his private home life and his time life as the singer in one of the world's most famous bands.

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Among the standout objects in the collection are hand-written lyrics to some of Queen's biggest songs, like Killer Queen, Don't Stop Me Now and We are the Champions.

Elsewhere, Freddie's famous crown and royal cape that he wore on stage are also up for grabs, alongside gold records and musical instruments that he wrote some of his biggest hits on.

The Yamaha baby grand piano that he used to compose Bohemian Rhapsody is estimated to bring in between £2-3 million.

Other highlights include Freddie's many Japanese artefacts, including a collection of woodblock paintings and kimonos.

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Personal letters and photographs will also be put up for sale.

Austin said that she had decided to put the objects up for sale because she needed to "put my affairs in order".

She told : "The collection takes you deeper within the individual and the man I knew.

"You see the spectrum of his taste. It's a very intelligent, sophisticated collection.

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