Fine Art Print : Ambulances arriving at Quex Park VAD Hospital
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Ambulances arriving at Quex Park VAD Hospital
Major Powell-Cotton is supervising the removal of a stretcher from an ambulance at the front of Quex House. The stretcher is being carried by two VAD Hospital patients wearing the patients uniform of hospital blues - blue serge jacket and trousers, white shirt and red tie. Other patients can be seen on stretchers inside the open ambulance. A VAD nurse is looking into the ambulance and another man is standing alongside. The Quex Park ambulances were nuimbered Q1 and Q2. They were converted from two of Major Powell-Cottons cars - a Delauney Bellville and a Renault, in September 1914 and were used as ambulances throughout the War. Q1, being unloaded here had the registration number of D.3439. Q2 had the registration D.5017. 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. Major Powell-Cotton was the VAD Transport Officer for the Isle of Thanet area, responsible for organising the transport of patients from the stations to the local hospitals. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14305196
© The Powell-Cotton Museum Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Alongside Ambulance Ambulances Blues Carried Converted Cotton Cottons Major Nurse Other Patients Powell Removal Renault Serge Shirt Stretcher Stretchers Supervising Trousers
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the drama and history of the past into your home with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, "Ambulances Arriving at Quex Park VAD Hospital" by Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time. Witness the intensity of the moment as Major Powell-Cotton supervises the removal of a stretcher from an ambulance, with the help of two dedicated VAD Hospital patients. The patients' uniforms add an authentic touch to this poignant scene. A beautiful addition to any wall, this fine art print is not just a decorative piece, but a window into history. Order yours today and let the story unfold.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 32.9cm (21" x 13")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of arrival at Quex Park VAD Hospital in Birchington-on-Sea, as ambulances Q1 and Q2, converted from Major Powell-Cotton's personal cars, pull up to unload their precious cargo. The image, taken in 1918, shows Major Powell-Cotton (1866-1940) supervising the removal of a stretcher from Q1, as two patients in hospital blues - blue serge jackets and trousers, white shirts, and red ties - prepare to carry it inside. Other patients can be seen on stretchers inside the open ambulance, while a VAD nurse looks on and another man stands by. Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on 15 October 1914 and closed on 31 January 1919, providing care for soldiers and civilians during the First World War. It was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, with Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964) serving as Commandant. Major Powell-Cotton, who was also the VAD Transport Officer for the Isle of Thanet area, played a crucial role in organising the transport of patients from the stations to the local hospitals. The ambulances, registered D.3439 (Q1) and D.5017 (Q2), were converted from a Delauney Bellville and a Renault in September 1914. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the vital role that private individuals and communities played in supporting the war effort, providing essential medical care and transportation for those in need.
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