multimodal commuter
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Andrew, that is a very cool looking bike! I've been collecting all the Norman serial numbers I can get my hands on, so if you please... Is there a serial number? Where? I've usually seen them on the right side of the lower head lug. Drive side photos (chain ring, especially?) please!
Why do you think it's pre-Raleigh? The lugs definitely look pre-Raleigh, but the fork does not. I know that head badge style was used in the 60's and early 70's, but don't know when it was introduced.
From the look of it, you have the rear wheel from a Raleigh Sports; in which case, the hub date may not be relevant to the rest of the bike.
By the way, there is a pair of Norman mudguards on ebay right now, in any color you want (as long as it's black).