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Egg & spoon race, Quex House garden
Patients on crutches, some with amuputated legs, are seen taking part in a race in Quex House garden. They are holding a spoon with an egg in their mouths. A VAD nurse is watching at the right hand side. 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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1866 1881 1964 Birchington Closed Commandant Cotton Crutches Detachment Founder Hannah Legs Major Mouths Nurse Opened Patients Percy Powell Quex Spoon Taking Watching 1919 January
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of resilience and determination among the patients of Quex House garden's Egg and Spoon Race during the First World War. The scene is set in the beautiful gardens of Quex House in Birchington, Kent, where the Quex Park VAD Hospital was established on October 15, 1914, and remained in operation until January 31, 1919. The hospital was run by the Kent/178, Birchington Detachment, under the command of Hannah Powell-Cotton, wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton, the founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. The patients, some with crutches and amputated legs, are seen taking part in the race, holding a spoon with an egg in their mouths. The unusual race added a touch of fun and camaraderie to their daily routine, providing a brief reprieve from the harsh realities of their recovery. A VAD nurse watches at the right hand side, ensuring the safety and fairness of the competition. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by the soldiers during the war and the important role of the VAD hospitals in their rehabilitation.
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