Metal Print : Group of Belgian and British soldiers at Quex Park
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Group of Belgian and British soldiers at Quex Park
Group of Belgian and British soldiers at Quex Park, with three members of the VAD staff. The Belgian men are wearing civilian clothes. All the British soldiers are in army uniform. Imperial hospital patients wore hospital blues - blue serge jacket and trousers, together with a white shirt and red tie. This could be a gathering of patients about to leave the hospital. A vehicle is in the background, perhaps ready to transport them to the station or to the military hospital at Shorncliffe near Folkestone. The VAD nurse on the left of the photograph is Alice Cobb, a member of the Margate Cobb family. She worked as Quartermaster of the 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. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14305158
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Alice Belgian Blues Civilian Cobb Folkestone Gathering Leave Margate Member Members Nurse Patients Quartermaster Ready Serge Shirt Staff Trousers Wore Worked Shorncliffe
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a poignant moment during the First World War. A group of Belgian and British soldiers, some in civilian clothes and others in uniform, are seen interacting with three members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) staff at Quex Park. The vintage charm of this rights-managed photograph is beautifully enhanced by our premium metal print process, which creates a stunning, vibrant and durable piece of wall art. Add a touch of history to your home or office with this unique and intriguing print.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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
This evocative photograph captures a heartwarming moment of camaraderie and gratitude as Belgian and British soldiers gather at Quex Park in 1914. The Belgian soldiers, dressed in civilian clothes, mingle with their British counterparts in military uniforms. Among the British soldiers, patients of the Imperial Hospital wear hospital blues - blue serge jackets and trousers, white shirts, and red ties. The scene suggests a gathering of patients preparing to leave the hospital, with a vehicle in the background, perhaps ready to transport them to the train station or the military hospital at Shorncliffe near Folkestone. Three members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) staff are present, including Alice Cobb, a local resident and Quartermaster of the Hospital. Alice, a member of the prominent Cobb family of Margate, played a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the hospital. Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on October 15, 1914, and remained in operation until January 31, 1919. The hospital was part of Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, and was run by Hannah Powell-Cotton, wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton of Quex Park. Major Powell-Cotton was a renowned collector and founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the daily life of the soldiers and medical personnel during the early days of World War I, as they came together in a spirit of unity and support during their recovery.
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