"Pete C" wrote in message
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On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 14:11:16 +0100, "G&M" wrote:

Still, it's a shame to see original features go. Would it not have
been better to buy a house without these features if you don't like
them? You could say that it's OK to demolish 17th century cottages or
pubs as the ceiling or doorways are too low and people would hurt
their head...

I would expect 17th century stuff to be preserved and fully agree it should
be listed. But 19th century is rather more common, especially late 1890s
when this staircase was put in.