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@ChrisNW
That's a good looking frame.
I have a 1989 Raleigh Centenary (531c too) and the tubeset and braze-ons look identical. As de Selby says it's a nice ride - so smooth.
Last week I did two rides of about 50 miles, one on Fuji Track with Charge spoon saddle, the other on the Raleigh with a well broken in Brooks B17 special, the difference in ride was astounding. Fuji: tight but smooth, but my butt was tender afterwards. Raleigh: a lazy, plush ride that I could have added another 30 miles to and not noticed.
For steel, 531c is a such a comfortable and light tubeset but you dfo get some frame flexing when out of the saddle.