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Stainsby House at Smalley was the home of the Sitwell family. It was bought by Edward Sacheverell Wilmot Sitwell in 1785. His descendant, Robert Sacheverell Wilmot Sitwell, who was a barrister and MP, lived there in Victorian times.

The old house was demolished in 1971-72 and replaced by a Spanish-style ranch.

Ernest Smith recorded the demolition work with his camera in March 1972. Below are some of his photographs.

Workmen take a break during the demolition of Stainsby House

The past glory of Stainsby House is stripped bare

Stainsby House, one of Derbyshire's vanished buildings

The grounds of Stainsby House

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