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Gillotts were the "go to" builder for the traditionalists after the war. I had a 1953 Fleur de Lis with a head clip. But very unusual.
I would not fret about the dropouts or the steerer. Build it up as it is with kit from the 4o's and you won't be far wrong.
The frame number is a puzzle. 1954 is too modern for this frame. 1947 is more like it. Can you take a photo of the number as stamped on the steerer. They were using 3/32nd stamps.