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Am surprised the dimmer worked normally though?
Lots of old dimmers don't care.
Cables look a bit old too 😣
I think that is imperial spec stranded 2 core lighting cable. It's probably okay if it is in good physical condition. There may not be an earth / CPC which restricts the fittings that can be used.
I'd still swap the dimmer with a regular switch but changing things like light fittings might not be a good idea unless you can check the earth or the fitting is double insulated.
Perhaps time for an EICR so you know what you have.
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@Airhead or someone else who knows, isn't that what's called "dirty" wiring?
It doesn't really matter, a switch can go either way round if it is just a one way switch.