The reason for the new clutch fork and guide turret is because the small scratches and abrasions over time can cause the clutch pedal to feel rough if not replaced.
Your release bearing guide looks 10x worse than my was. I can imagine that your clutch pedal is now much more smooth. It looks to me that the humidity in the UK contributes a lot more to the wear of such areas. Is that rust/corrosion on the blank metal?