Upgrades/ New Shit in Norwich

Precisely. Although it's a track frame, it's never going to see the boards, will just be my do everything bike. Plus the fork crown is squared off, and has a pilot hole in the back, they just didn't get fully drilled when they were made.

If you are insisting on a brake might be worth considering a fork that gives you a bit more clearance at the down tube. Or run some mega tiny tyre at the front.