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VAD staff, Quex Park
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VAD staff, Quex Park
VAD staff and domestic staff, Quex Park, Autumn 1917. Standing in the centre at the back is Major PHG Powell-Cotton. Standing at the back, second right is Jack Hedge, Hospital Masseur. Middle row, first left is Mary Marlowe, 4th left is Mrs Wells, third right is Camille Van Dyck, Hospital Orderly. Seated in the middle of the front row is Mrs HB Powell-Cotton, Hospital Commandant; 3rd right is Dr Worthington, Medical Officer; 2nd right is Fanny Watson; first right is Dora Watson. 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: 1917
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Autumn Camille Commandant Cotton Dyck Fanny Hedge Jack Major Marlowe Masseur Orderly Powell Quex Staff Watson Wells Worthington
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the dedication and camaraderie of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) staff at Quex Park during the autumn of 1917. At the heart of the image, Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton stands proudly at the back, surrounded by his devoted team. Among them are Jack Hedge, the Hospital Masseur, and Mary Marlowe, one of the many dedicated volunteers. In the middle row, we find Camille Van Dyck, an Hospital Orderly, and Mrs. Wells, whose role is not clearly defined but whose presence is essential. Seated in the front row, the Hospital Commandant, Hannah Powell-Cotton, exudes a sense of authority and determination. To her right, Dr. Worthington, the Medical Officer, prepares for another day of healing. The Quex Park VAD Hospital opened in October 1914 and remained operational until January 1919. Run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, this hospital was a vital contribution to the war effort, providing care for the wounded and injured soldiers. The Commandant, Hannah Powell-Cotton, was the wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton, the founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. Fanny Watson and Dora Watson are also depicted in the image, their faces filled with a mix of concern and compassion. Together, these remarkable individuals dedicated their time and energy to the care of the soldiers, creating an environment of hope and healing amidst the chaos of war.
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