Outfits worn by late piano legend Russ Conway are expected to fetch thousands of pounds when they go up for auction.

The haul includes a white tuxedo he wore at the London Palladium in front of the Queen in the early Sixties.

Others include stage-wear jackets, a Brighton-made waistcoat and a striped boating jacket by Dunn and Co.

The garments have been donated to newly-found outfitters Wardrobe in Wickham Avenue, Bexhill, by Mr Conway's former road manager.

Wardrobe owner Ben Welch, 23, said: "We've had interest from places including Sweden and Scotland.

"I'm sure that with the level of interest the clothes will sell for thousands of pounds."

Mr Conway, real name Trevor Stanford, died aged 75 in November 2000 in Eastbourne following a battle with cancer.

He had lived in a Spanish-style house in Hampden Park, Eastbourne, for 17 years, amassing a huge local fanbase.

He was the late Queen Mother's favourite pianist, with hits including Side Saddle and Snow Coach.

Meanwhile, a piano on which Mr Conway composed some of his hits has also been put up for sale by his former road manager, who does not want to be named.

He said serious interest had been shown for the German, all-white Steck piano from a piano and car collector.