Metal Print : VAD patients at the Birchington Sports Day
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VAD patients at the Birchington Sports Day
VAD Hospital patients at the Sports Day held at Woodford House School field in Birchington during War Weapons Week. The Quex Park VAD Hospital and its Annexe at St Michaels in Birchington organised the event to raise money for the Birchington War Depot which provided articles for the local hospitals. Twelve events were held, including one for children and another for Staff only. 8. 14s. was raised.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 14305224
© The Powell-Cotton Museum Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Annexe Articles Closed Commandant Cotton Depot Detachment Founder Hannah Held Hospitals Including Major Michaels Money Opened Organised Patients Percy Powell Provided Raise Raised Staff Twelve Week Woodford January Weapons
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring this poignant image of VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment) patients enjoying a day out at the Birchington Sports Day, 1916. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed photograph captures the spirit of resilience and camaraderie during War Weapons Week at the Quex Park VAD Hospital. Our high-quality metal prints are not only a beautiful addition to your home decor but also a unique way to preserve history. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium aluminum sheets, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Order yours today and relive the past with a piece of history in your living room.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, soldiers and nurses from the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) of Quex Park Hospital in Birchington, England, gather for a day of camaraderie and competition at the annual Sports Day held at Woodford House School field during War Weapons Week in 1918. The event, organized by the hospital and its Annexe at St. Michaels, aimed to raise funds for the Birchington War Depot, which provided essential articles for the local hospitals. Twelve events were held throughout the day, including races for children and a staff-only competition. The determination and spirit of the participants are palpable as they prepare for their events, with the backdrop of the beautiful Woodford House School field adding to the idyllic scene. Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on October 15, 1914, and closed on January 31, 1919. The hospital was run by the Birchington Detachment, with Hannah Powell-Cotton serving as Commandant. Mrs. Powell-Cotton was the wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum and the VAD Transport Officer for the Isle of Thanet area. The hospital played a crucial role in the community during the First World War, providing care and support to wounded soldiers and nurses. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and unity that defined the VAD hospitals during this time.
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