Patrons Gallery

Patrons of the Cafe Royal

Sketches by H. H. Harris of various well-known artists, writers and celebrities of the 1930's who were regular patrons of the Cafe Royal in Regent Street, London. Left from top: Tilly Losch (dancer and actress), A. P. Herbert (writer and wit), L. Hore-Belisha (M.P responsible for the introduction of the driving test, Belisha Beacons and conscription during World War II), Victoria Hopper (actress) and Joe Coyne (actor). Right from top: George Grossmith (actor, manager and playwright), Epstein (artist and sculptor), Augustus John (artist), Herman Finck (composer) and J. B. Priestley (author and playwright)

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An Evening in the Casino at Deauville by Mundo

A cast of well-known patrons at the casino in fashionable Deauville in 1929. Personalities include Mr James Hennessy (second from left), M. Andre Citroen (seated beyond the croupier) and seated in the foreground, the Aga Khan. Key to all individuals published in the same issue. Date: 1929

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Sunday at the Foundling Hospital

This is a scene on sunday at the Foundling Hospital where orphans are sitting down to a meal on long tables and being served by young women in aprons and caps. In the foreground, wealthy looking patrons appear to be witnessing the scene

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