Freddie Mercury’s private collection goes on show in UK • FRANCE 24 English

From fanciful costumes and working drafts of “Bohemian Rhapsody“ to ashtrays and art, hundreds of items Freddie Mercury owned go on show in Britain on Friday before being sold next month. The singer-songwriter, who died in 1991, had assembled an array of “treasures“ which had been left largely untouched at his one-time west London house in the three decades since, according to the auctioneers. They include a treasured Yamaha baby grand piano, revealed to be among the lots by Sotheby’s Thursday, which Mercury composed numerous hits on. #FreddieMercury #Queen #BohemianRhapsody 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Discover the news in pictures on Instagram: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: