When Freddie Mercury died in 1991, he left his house, Garden Lodge, and all it contained to Mary Austin, who he described as the love of his life. She moved into the home and lived there for the next thirty years without moving Mercury's possessions. But Austin, now 72, has decided to liquidate the furniture, artwork, costumes, and ephemera Mercury left behind at auction. For the first time, Austin has spoken with the media about her relationship with Mercury, his life away from the spotlight, and the home he loved. She also gave them a tour of his home and possessions. Find an alternate link here.
Austin hasn't decided yet whether to sell Garden Lodge or not. Sotheby's auction of Mercury's items will be September 6. You can see the items up for auction here. Until then, the items are on exhibit at Sotheby's in London with no admission charge. -via reddit