Four hospital patients ready for croquet
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Four hospital patients ready for croquet
Four Imperial VAD hospital patients ready for a game of croquet in the garden at Quex Park. The men are are in shirtsleeves and wearing the trousers of the patients uniform hospital blues. Ear man is holding a croquet mallet and there are some croquet balls on the ground in front of them.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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Four Imperial War Nurses (VAD) Hospital Patients at Quex Park Engage in a Game of Croquet (1916) This photograph captures the spirit of resilience and camaraderie among Imperial War Nursing (VAD) patients at Quex Park Hospital during World War I. The scene unfolds in the lush garden of Quex Park, with four men in shirtsleeves and hospital blues, ready for a friendly game of croquet. The ear man in the foreground holds a croquet mallet, while croquet balls are scattered on the ground in front of them. Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on October 15, 1914, and closed on January 31, 1919. It was run by the Kent/178, Birchington Detachment, under the command of Hannah Powell-Cotton, wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. The hospital provided essential care and support to wounded soldiers during the war. Despite the challenging circumstances, the patients found joy and relaxation in simple pleasures such as playing croquet in the garden. The game not only provided a much-needed distraction but also fostered a sense of community and camaraderie among the patients. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of those who endured the hardships of war and the healing power of community and recreation.
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