Normanton Barracks was the recruit training Depot of the 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters and also the Regimental Headquarters. It provided men for both the 1st battalion up to its closure in 1963, and for the 2nd battalion up to the final disbandment of this battalion in 1955, when it amalgamated with the 1st battalion.
The Barracks at the top of Sinfin lane have now been demolished, In their place is a pub, Hotel, Multiplex cinema, Bingo hall and Bowling alley.
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Date photo taken : 25th June 2001
Other Information : This is Sinfin Lane, The Barracks were built here in 1874-77, this area was the home of the Sheerwood Foresters.
The Barracks were closed in 1963. This wall is all that remains from the original Barracks.
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Date photo taken : 25th June 2001
Other Information : The Oast House was built in 1989 and designed by Michael Sassoon. This pub is on the corner of Sinfin lane and Osmaston park road in the area of the Barracks.
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Date photo taken : 25th June 2001
Other Information : This is Showcase cinema. It has 11 screens and was Derby's first multiplex cinema built in 1988. The UCI cinema at the Meteor centre was built shortly after this one giving Derby 20 screens to choose from. Up until then we only had the ABC cinema and the Odeon. Suddenly we had so much choice!
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