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Tricky to estimate how filthy it will be just to get down to the plaster. Personally I couldn't leave the wallpaper on and any method that gets that paper off damages the plaster underneath so you have the repairs to that then I would put lining paper on it because it's a hallway.
Massive job whichever way you look at it.
Like I said though, builders would knock it all off and render or pb. I have done work like this in a more decorative fashion but you have to ask yourself by the end whether it's worth it. Of course it's a decision that you wouldn't make based on a couple of internet photos.
Airhead
absurdbird
If the original lime plaster isn’t blown and the surface can be stabilised there’s no reason it can’t be skimmed over.
Knocking it all off is a filthy job.