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Bedmaking race, Quex House garden
Three nurses are taking part in a bedmaking race, watched by Hannah Powell-Cotton (VAD Commandant) and a male civilian. The beds are positioned against the line of a tennis court marked out on the lawn. The nurses are wearing the small cap and have the Red Cross on their aprons. The gardens of Quex House offered valuable opportunities for relaxation, games and diversions. 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: 1915
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1. Title: "A Bedmaking Race in the Gardens of Quex House: Three Nurses Compete in a Lighthearted Contest Amidst Relaxation and Recreation, 1915" Amidst the serene gardens of Quex House, in Birchington-on-Sea, England, three dedicated nurses engage in a playful bedmaking race, watched intently by Hannah Powell-Cotton, VAD Commandant, and a male civilian. The tranquil setting of the Quex Park estate, which had served as a hospital from October 1914 to January 1919, offered invaluable opportunities for relaxation, games, and diversions for the hardworking nurses and patients. The nurses, dressed in their small caps and Red Cross aprons, are positioned against the line of a tennis court marked out on the lush, green lawn. Their competitive spirit is evident as they focus on their task, determined to complete their beds as efficiently as possible. The presence of Hannah Powell-Cotton, the Commandant of Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, adds an air of authority and support to the event. Quex House, the beautiful country estate of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum, played a vital role in the care and treatment of soldiers during World War I. The hospital, which opened on October 15, 1914, and closed on January 31, 1919, brought solace and healing to countless individuals. The gardens, with their picturesque scenes and recreational activities, provided a much-needed respite from the daily rigors of hospital life. This photograph captures a moment of levity and camaraderie in the midst of the challenges faced by those who served at the Quex Park VAD Hospital during the war. The bedmaking race, a simple yet enjoyable diversion, serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the nurses and the importance of maintaining a sense of normalcy and joy in the face of adversity.
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