Ed Sheeran is auctioning off his prized Lego collection for charity

octobre 21, 2020
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Lego and lyrics are among Ed Sheeran’s personal items donated to the charity auction (embargoed)

Ed Sheeran’s having a clear out—and one lucky fan could be the new owner of his prized childhood Lego collection.

The charitable 29-year-old singer is finally letting go of the blocks, and a few other personal items, for a worthy cause: a ‘Legacy Auction’ to support two charities in his home county of Suffolk.

His first ever gig was at the Royal British Legion in Framlingham, and entry cost £3.

New dad Ed’s other contributions include handwritten lyrics to his hit single Perfect, a ticket to his first gig and a handmade You Need Me EP from 2009.

Let the bidding wars begin.

The idea of a Legacy Auction to support children and young adults across Ed’s home county was created after his parents met Gina Long MBE, founder of the children’s charity GeeWizz.

Embargoed to 0001 Thursday October 22 Undated handout photo issued by Ed Sheeran: Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction of Ed Sheeran performing in 2005. It is one of multiple items donated to the huge charity auction, to support children and young adults across the popstar's home county. PA Photo. Issue date: Thursday October 22, 2020. A wealth of celebrities including David Beckham, Kylie Minogue and Usain Bolt have also donated items and unique experiences to the auction which has 220 lots and was organised with the help of Ed's parents John and Imogen Sheeran. See PA story SHOWBIZ Sheeran. Photo credit should read: Ed Sheeran: Steven Coates/Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Little Ed charged £3 for tickets to his first gig (Credits: PA)
Embargoed to 0001 Thursday October 22 Undated handout photo issued by Ed Sheeran: Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction of the full handwritten musical score for Perfect Symphony by Matthew Sheeran, signed by the composer and his brother Ed Sheeran. It is one of multiple items donated to the huge charity auction, to support children and young adults across the popstar's home county. PA Photo. Issue date: Thursday October 22, 2020. A wealth of celebrities including David Beckham, Kylie Minogue and Usain Bolt have also donated items and unique experiences to the auction which has 220 lots and was organised with the help of Ed's parents John and Imogen Sheeran. See PA story SHOWBIZ Sheeran. Photo credit should read: Ed Sheeran: Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction /PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
A signed ‘Perfect’ score is among the coveted items (Picture: PA)

Funds will also benefit the Zest charity, part of St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich, which helps teenagers and young adults with progressive and incurable illnesses to live their lives to the full, supported by specialist nurses and an outreach programme.

Ed’s dad John said: ‘We are so pleased that the auction will create important, lasting legacies.

Embargoed to 0001 Thursday October 22 Undated handout photo issued by Ed Sheeran: Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction of the full handwritten musical score for Perfect Symphony by Matthew Sheeran, signed by the composer and his brother Ed Sheeran. It is one of multiple items donated to the huge charity auction, to support children and young adults across the popstar's home county. PA Photo. Issue date: Thursday October 22, 2020. A wealth of celebrities including David Beckham, Kylie Minogue and Usain Bolt have also donated items and unique experiences to the auction which has 220 lots and was organised with the help of Ed's parents John and Imogen Sheeran. See PA story SHOWBIZ Sheeran. Photo credit should read: Ed Sheeran: Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction /PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
You could win this prized piece of Ed Sheeran history (Credits: PA)
Embargoed to 0001 Thursday October 22 Undated handout photo issued by Ed Sheeran: Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction of the portrait of Ed Sheeran by Colin Davidson. It is one of multiple items donated to the huge charity auction, to support children and young adults across the popstar's home county. PA Photo. Issue date: Thursday October 22, 2020. A wealth of celebrities including David Beckham, Kylie Minogue and Usain Bolt have also donated items and unique experiences to the auction which has 220 lots and was organised with the help of Ed's parents John and Imogen Sheeran. See PA story SHOWBIZ Sheeran. Photo credit should read: Ed Sheeran: Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction /PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Colin Davidson’s portrait of Ed would be perfect in your bedroom (Credits: PA)

‘Proceeds will help to improve the quality of care and wellbeing for children and young adults across the county of Suffolk and beyond.

‘Imogen and I send our thanks to everyone who has organised, supported and donated to the auction.

‘We cannot think of a better legacy for the exhibition to leave.’

Embargoed to 0001 Thursday October 22 Undated handout photo issued by Ed Sheeran: Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction of Ed Sheeran's signature edition Martin guitar. It is one of multiple items donated to the huge charity auction, to support children and young adults across the popstar's home county. PA Photo. Issue date: Thursday October 22, 2020. A wealth of celebrities including David Beckham, Kylie Minogue and Usain Bolt have also donated items and unique experiences to the auction which has 220 lots and was organised with the help of Ed's parents John and Imogen Sheeran. See PA story SHOWBIZ Sheeran. Photo credit should read: Ed Sheeran: Steven Coates/Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
The first step to shredding like Sheeran? Owning his Martin guitar (Picture: PA)
Embargoed to 0001 Thursday October 22 Undated handout photo issued by Ed Sheeran: Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction of the handbill for Ed Sheeran's first public gig. It is one of multiple items donated to the huge charity auction, to support children and young adults across the popstar's home county. PA Photo. Issue date: Thursday October 22, 2020. A wealth of celebrities including David Beckham, Kylie Minogue and Usain Bolt have also donated items and unique experiences to the auction which has 220 lots and was organised with the help of Ed's parents John and Imogen Sheeran. See PA story SHOWBIZ Sheeran. Photo credit should read: Ed Sheeran: Made In Suffolk Legacy Auction /PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
A handbill from Ed’s first gig is up for grabs (Credits: PA)

The ‘Thinking Out Loud’ crooner isn’t the only famous face to donate items to the fundraiser.

A whopping 220 auction lots include are guitars from John Mayer, Snow Patrol and Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley. There is also a Rolling Stones gold disc and signed Pink Floyd memorabilia from Nick Mason.

Popstar Anne-Marie has donated handwritten, illustrated lyrics to her hit song 2002, while Brian Eno donated a one-off, signed photographic print, captured at Benacre Beach in Suffolk while out walking during lockdown.

The auction is open to online bidders from Thursday October 22 until November 8.

The full Ed Sheeran auction is available to view here.

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