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11:02 GMT, Monday, 22 December 2008

In pictures: The Cafe Royal

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The Cafe Royal in London's Regent Street is closing its doors after 143 years.

Interior of the Cafe Royal, 1935

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The furniture and memorabilia from the historic venue are due to be auctioned off at Bonhams auction house.

Page boys, 1963

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Three hotel page boys can be seen here relaxing in 1963.

A dinner for Richmond Keele Esquire, 1903

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The Cafe Royal was patronised by writers, artists, politicians and royalty from the moment it opened.

Cafe Royal 1924

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The Girl Who Ordered A Glass Of Milk At The Cafe Royal, by the well-known artist HM Bateman, shows a blushing young woman regretting her decision to order milk at the fashionable cafe in 1924.

Fanny Cradock, 1956

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Television cookery expert Fanny Cradock, during a competition in 1956.

J Paul Getty and Mary Teissier

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American millionaire J Paul Getty and his friend Mary Teissier were among those who attended a party at the Cafe Royal to celebrate its centenary in 1965.

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The Cafe Royal hosted many award ceremonies. Here Cilla Black (left), Cliff Richard and Lulu show off their awards at the Disc and Music Echo Valentine Awards ceremony in 1970.

Demonstration

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The International Whaling Commission conference at the Cafe Royal in 1979 prompted a crowd of Save The Whale demonstrators to gather opposite the building.

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Winning Arsenal captain Joe Mercer takes a sip from the FA Cup during the team's celebratory after-match meal at the Cafe Royal in 1950.

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