There are many reasons for deciding to paint or use wallpaper; aesthetics, practicality and price being some of the considerations.
Dividing the total cost by number of years of life gives some interesting figures and once wallpaper lasts over 25 years it wins hands down on price.
We supplied this paper for Stairs and Landings in Mountjoy Square in 1974. At the time it was a stock Adams design in a range by Cole & Son. It is still available for minimum orders of 10 rolls.