Lord Harris with Hannah Powell-Cotton
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Lord Harris with Hannah Powell-Cotton
Lord Harris photographed with Hannah Powell-Cotton, as Commandant of the Birchington VAD Kent/178. Lord Harris (4th Baron Harris, 1851-1932) presented certificates to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment at Quex Park Birchington on Friday 11 June 1920. As Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, he he was a prominent figure in the County during the War, particularly as the Lord-Lieutenant, Lord Camden, was away on war service. Major Powell-Cottons journal records saw about tent going up, arranged route for nurses etc. put up Aunt Sally, arranged sites for tables etc.... saw Girl Guides got their job all right. Folk arrived, about 142, did Museum, started teas soon after 4, over 100 sat down at once, Girl Guides waited well, a good tea, coffee, lemonade & ices. Lord Harris arrived by Granville (train), he had tea in Library, I got Guides, nurses etc. together, he presented certs. & spoke nicely of Thanet & Nurses in particular, then round garden & Museum & cold suppoer, all went well, weather nice & no hitches. 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: 1920
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Arranged Aunt Away Baron Camden Certificates Commandant Cotton Cottons Deputy Detachment Friday Guides Hannah Harris Journal Lieutenant Major Members Nurses Photographed Powell Presented Prominent Records Route Sally Sites Tables Tent Voluntary
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, Lord Harris, the 4th Baron Harris (1851-1932), is seen presenting certificates to members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) at Quex Park Birchington on June 11, 1920. As Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Kent during the war, Lord Harris played a significant role in the County, particularly in the absence of the Lord-Lieutenant, Lord Camden, who was away on war service. The scene captures a moment of celebration and recognition for the hard work and dedication of the VAD nurses. The photograph was taken during the winding down of the Quex Park VAD Hospital, which had opened on October 15, 1914, and closed on January 31, 1919. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, with Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964) serving as its Commandant. Major Powell-Cotton's journal records detail the preparations for the event, including the setting up of a tent, arranging routes for nurses, and making accommodations for Aunt Sally and tables for the tea service. The Girl Guides are also mentioned, having done an excellent job in their roles. The photograph shows Lord Harris arriving by train and having tea in the library before presenting the certificates to the nurses. He spoke warmly of Thanet and the nurses in particular, before taking a tour of the garden and museum. The weather on the day was nice, and the event went off without a hitch. This poignant photograph serves as a reminder of the crucial role that volunteers like the VAD nurses played during the war and the recognition they received for their dedication and service.
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