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The reason the Pashleys cost so much is because they are hand-made in England. Most, if not all, dutch bikes are factory-produced in Asia - either India or the far-east, probably China. Having said that the designed-in quality is no better and they are much poorer quality frames than an old Raleigh tourer.
Ed, nice bike, but get a sprung Brooks saddle on there quickly. and Lock 7 cycles will do you some nice cheap leather grips to match. The rear reflector on the rack looks bent in a bit - bend it back out and the stand will clear it. It should also clear the light on the mudguard. Maybe you can lower the mudguard a bit. My girlfriend's bobbin has exactly the same rack and rear light and it has no problems.