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Selling War Certificates, Birchington
Hannah Powell-Cotton, in her uniform as Commandant of Birchington Voluntary Aid Detachment, sitting at a table selling War Certificates during War Weapons Week, a three day event held in Birchington 23-25 May 1918. The family at the table is that of Jack Hedge, Masseur at the Quex Park VAD Hospital. He is standing behind his daughter, and his wife is taking a piece of paper from Hannah Powell-Cotton. The purpose of War Weapons Week, which was held in many localities, was to raise money for the purpose of biuying military weapons for the war effort. Thje aim in Birchington was to raise enough money to buy an aeroplane. The event raised over 10, 000. 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: 1918
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Behind Certificates Commandant Cotton Detachment Effort Hannah Hedge Held Jack Localities Masseur Money Piece Powell Purpose Raise Selling Taking Voluntary Week Weapons
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of community engagement and determination during the tumultuous year of 1918, as Birchington residents came together for War Weapons Week. The image features Hannah Powell-Cotton, Commandant of the Birchington Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), selling War Certificates at a table. Flanking her are members of the Jack Hedge family: Jack himself, a masseur at the Quex Park VAD Hospital, and his wife, as they prepare to make their contribution. War Weapons Week was a nationwide initiative aimed at raising funds to purchase military weapons for the war effort. In Birchington, the ambitious goal was to procure an aeroplane, and the community rallied behind this cause. The event, which took place from May 23-25, 1918, ultimately raised over 10,000, an impressive achievement that speaks to the collective resolve and generosity of the townspeople. The Quex Park VAD Hospital, where Jack Hedge worked, was an essential part of the local response to the war. It opened on October 15, 1914, and remained in operation until January 31, 1919. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, under the leadership of Hannah Powell-Cotton. Her husband, Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton, played a crucial role as the VAD Transport Officer for the Isle of Thanet area, ensuring the smooth transportation of patients from the stations to the hospitals. This photograph is an invaluable record of a pivotal moment in Birchington's history, encapsulating the spirit of unity, resilience, and hope that sustained the community during the challenging times of the First World War.
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