Belgian Patients & VAD Staff, Quex Park
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Belgian Patients & VAD Staff, Quex Park
Belgian Patients & VAD Staff, Quex Park. The Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on 15 October 1914 and closed on 31 January 1919. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment. The Commandant was Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964), wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton (1866-1940) of Quex Park, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. Date: 1917
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14244837
© The Powell-Cotton Museum Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1881 1964 Belgian Birchington Closed Commandant Cotton Detachment Hannah Major Opened Percy Powell Quex Recuperation Rehabilitation Staff Voluntary 1919 January
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of hope and healing at the Quex Park VAD Hospital in Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, during World War I. Established on October 15, 1914, by the Kent/178, Birchington Detachment, the hospital was run by the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), providing medical care, rehabilitation, and recuperation for wounded Belgian soldiers. The Commandant of the hospital was Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964), the wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton (1866-1940), who was the founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum located at Quex Park. The hospital closed its doors on January 31, 1919. The serene seaside setting of Birchington-on-Sea offered a respite from the chaos and destruction of the war, allowing soldiers to recover in a peaceful environment. The VAD staff, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, work diligently to care for the Belgian patients, their faces reflecting a mixture of compassion and determination. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the vital role that volunteer organizations and individuals played in providing essential medical care and support for soldiers during wartime.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
