Thanks guys for your kind sentiments.
I'm afraid that I am also of an age to remember Dr Finley's Casebook so I get the reference. I have to say I'm favoring 'Scout' at the moment. But I'm still open to alternatives.
Re tyres. I like Schwalbe Marathons (not the Plus). I've got them on two of my bikes and like them - no punctures! The new bike has Schwalbe Marathon Racers already on it. I'll give them a go and see how i like them.
The bikes stats are:-
Frameset : 461S Thorn Raven Sport Tour frame & fork - Traditional British Racing Green gloss with discreet decals
Transmission : Thorn 104mm BCD 4 Arm Reversible Single Chainring 3/32 Inch - Black - 44T, Thorn 104/64 PCD Triple Crankset MK2 - Black - 160mm, KMC X1 Rohloff compatible 1/2 inch x 3/32 inch chain, Shimano UN55 73 mm Shell English Thread Sealed Cartridge Taper Bottom Bracket - 107 mm.
Finishing Kit: Brooks B17S Leather Saddle - Honey, Ergon GP1-L Anatomic Grips - Large - Black, Thorn AL7075 Narrow Flat MKII Handlebars - 5 Deg - 25.4mm Clamp - 550mm - Black, Kalloy AS-009 UNO 1 1/8 Inch Ahead Stem +17 Deg - 25.4mm Clamp - Black - 100mm, Humpert Patent Seat Post - Black - 300 x 27.2 mm.
Wheels: Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 CC 14 Spd Gear Hub 32h Black inc. 19T Sprocket, Shimano Deore XT HB-M770 Front Hub - Black - 32 Hole, Ryde (Rigida) Zac 19 RS DE 26" , 559 MTB Rims - Black - 32 Hole, Schwalbe Marathon Racer HS429 Tyre - 26 x 1.50 Inch (38mm), 40-559.
Brakes : Shimano Deore BL-T661 V Brake Levers, Shimano Deore BR-M590 brakes.
Accessories: Thorn Ping Bell - 31.8mm - Black, SKS / Thorn Chromoplastic Mudguards - 700c - P45 - Silver.
Cheers,
Janet