Wiltshire Police said the ashes had been kept in two cardboard tubes which were inside a bag near the fireplace where Mr Tye had liked to sit.

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In "Backgammon, Mayfair" (c. 1937) an elegant young couple sits on the floor near a fireplace and concentrates on the board.

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Sit by the fireplace or near the windows with icicle-tinged trees and try not to eat all the cheesy pretzel-challah bread so you will have room for their classic Beef Wellington and buttery poached lobster.

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