The following photos were taken of Norton Barrack in May 1987 just before the old barracks were demolished. The site was later sold by the M.O.D. to property developers. The area immediately to the west of the old "Farrington" and "Charlemont" blocks were developed by Wainhomes as an estate of some 46 detached houses, while Persimmon Homes built a further 60 houses.
The Worcestershire Norton Sports Club now own and are retaining the cricket ground, football pitch and ranges, plus the old Depot Sergeants Mess, which is used as a Club house.
All the photos below were
submitted by Eric Underhill who served with the 1st Battalion
Worcestershire Regiment from 1957 to 1960.
The Keep and entrance
The Keep
The parade square
Charlemont Block
Rear of Charlemont Block
View of Cookhouse
Ovens inside Cookhouse
Inside Cookhouse
On the left is the Gym building
Inside the Gym
Inside the Gym
Norton Barracks Chapel
Cycle sheds on the right
Corporals Mess
Rear of Gheluvelt block on the right
House quarters on the Barracks
House quarters on the Barracks
Farrington Block
Barrack Hut
Barrack Huts