Fine Art Print : VAD Ambulance & Patients, Quex Park
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VAD Ambulance & Patients, Quex Park
Voluntary Aid Detachment Ambulance & Patients, Quex Park. Major Powell-Cotton converted two of his personal cars into ambulances and was the Area Transport Officer (VAD) for Thanet throughout the FWW. He is standing, third left, with a group of Belgian patients outside the front of Quex House. 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: 1916
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Media ID 14244831
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Ambulances Area Belgian Birchington Converted Cotton Detachment Major Patients Personal Powell Quex Recuperation Rehabilitation Thanet Voluntary
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of the Voluntary Aid Detachment Ambulance & Patients at Quex Park. This evocative image, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, captures the dedication and courage of the VAD during wartime. With the distinctive VAD insignia adorning the ambulance, and the determined expression of Major Powell-Cotton as he attends to his patients, this print is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during conflict. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to inspire and intrigue, and let the history of the VAD live on through your walls.
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 35.5cm (21" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of Quex Park during the First World War. The image shows a group of Belgian patients, dressed in their hospital gowns, standing outside the front of Quex House with Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton (third from the left) and other volunteers from the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) ambulance service. Major Powell-Cotton, who was also the Area Transport Officer for Thanet, had converted two of his personal cars into ambulances to support the war effort. Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on 15 October 1914 and provided medical care, rehabilitation, and recuperation for wounded soldiers and civilians. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, with Hannah Powell-Cotton, wife of Major Powell-Cotton, serving as the Commandant. The hospital remained in operation until 31 January 1919. The photograph was taken in 1916, during the height of the war, and underscores the crucial role that VADs played in providing medical assistance and support to those in need. The patients in the photograph, who had likely endured unimaginable hardships, are now receiving the care and attention they deserve. The serene setting of Quex Park, with its beautiful gardens and sea views, offers a glimmer of hope and respite amidst the chaos and turmoil of war. This poignant image is a testament to the selfless efforts of the VAD volunteers and the enduring power of human compassion and care.
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