Lion's Hull in 1963
Ken Tremain working on Lion's cabin 1964 - Black Boy Inn Grand Union Canal
Stern view of Lion's hull
Bill of sail for Lion
Ken Tremain with Lion during fit out
Lion outside the Black Boy Grand Union Canal
Lion showing the cabin windows
Lion during fit out
Lion near the Black Boy Grand Union Canal
Lion outside the Black Boy
Lion - note the original signwriting and decoration
Lion and grazing cow.
Lion completed with flag, tunnel light, and sleeping cat
Banstead pulling a butty passes the Black Boy and Lion circa 1966
Working pair break ice to pass Lion outside the Black Boy
Portrait of Ken Tremain's cat - Leo
Leo takes a walk on Lion's roof
Cat on the iced-up Grand Union Canal
Ken Tremain's book of accounts and design details for Lion's fit-out (1)
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Major Dimensions Table
A sketch map of the Midland's System
Black Boy Inn, May 2007
NB Lion at Granville Street Wharf, Birmingham before any structural alterations were carried out. Photo courtesy of Ken Bromage
NB Lion at top of Smethwick Locks Photo courtesy of Ken Bromage
NB Lion having a new counter, traditional stern and fuel tank fitted at Granville Street Wharf, Birmingham. Note that portholes have replaced the windows. Photo courtesy of Ken Bromage
NB Lion near Windmill End, BCN. In the Boshboil Arm. Photo courtesy of Ken Bromage
NB Lion at a working boat rally at the Black Country Museum in the 80s Photo courtesy of Ken Bromage
