One of the reasons why I was concerned, is because on the UKBA website, I read that if you can prove that you are entitled to live in the UK, the immigration officer will put a date stamp in your new passport, you must then make an application asking to issue a BRP. I'm guessing that they are referr...

Thank you Lynxukauq, I think I need to stop worrying and just think about my holiday

I arrived in the uk in 1971, subsequently in my original passport I received a stamp which states "the time limit on the holder's leave to enter the United Kingdom is hereby removed" and a supporting Home Office letter, which formally states that I am free to remain permanently in the UK. ...