Jigsaw Puzzle : Kent VAD ambulance at Ramsgate Town Station
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Kent VAD ambulance at Ramsgate Town Station
A Kent VAD ambulance is parked by some buildings at Ramsgate Town Station in March 1916. Two sailors are carrying a stretcher. A man and a VAD nurse are leaning over the stretcher. Four other men, including service personnel and a hospital patient are standing nearby. The sailors came up from Ramsgate Harbour to help when an ambulance train arrived at the station. This photograph is in the archive collection related to the Quex Park VAD Hospital. 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: 1916
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Media ID 14305200
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Jigsaw Puzzle (1014 Pieces)
Step back in time with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This intricately detailed puzzle features an evocative image of a Kent VAD ambulance at Ramsgate Town Station in March 1916, as obtained from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the poignant moment as two sailors carefully carry a stretcher towards the ambulance, while a man and a Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) nurse lean over the patient in a compassionate display of care. Immerse yourself in history as you piece together this puzzle and bring this poignant scene to life.
Made in the USA, 1014-piece puzzles measure 20" x 30" (50.8 x 76.2 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.8cm (29.9" 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
In this evocative photograph taken at Ramsgate Town Station in March 1916, a Kent VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment) ambulance is parked near some buildings, with two sailors carrying a stretcher towards it. A man and a VAD nurse are leaning over the stretcher, tending to the injured patient. Four other men, a mix of service personnel and a hospital patient, are standing nearby. The sailors had come up from Ramsgate Harbour to help when an ambulance train arrived at the station. This image is part of the archive collection related to the Quex Park VAD Hospital, which opened on 15 October 1914 and closed on 31 January 1919. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, and was headed by Commandant Hannah Powell-Cotton, wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton of Quex Park. Major Powell-Cotton served as the VAD Transport Officer for the Isle of Thanet area, responsible for organizing the transport of patients from the stations to the local hospitals. The photograph captures a poignant moment during the First World War, as the community came together to provide care and support for the wounded soldiers. The arrival of the ambulance train marked the beginning of their journey towards recovery, and the dedication of the VAD volunteers ensured that they received the best possible care during their time at the hospital. This image is a testament to the resilience and compassion of the people of Ramsgate during a time of great hardship and adversity.
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