'Friends of President'
President was bought by the Black Country Living Museum in January 1983. 'Friends of President' was formed in October 1984 to assist in the operation and maintenance of this unique vessel.
Contacts and feedback
We welcome feedback, not just on the content or technical details of the website, but on the boats and their operation.
Objectives of FoP:
"To preserve and promote the use of the steam narrow boat 'President' and butty 'Kildare' in conjunction with its owners. To use 'President' and 'Kildare' for the promotion of the Inland Waterways and in particular the Black Country Living Museum and to raise monies for the said organisation".
'Friends of President' is a support group working for the Black
Country Living Museum
- Registered Charity no. 504481
Friends of President,
c/o Black Country Living Museum,
Tipton Road,
Dudley
DY1 4SQ
UK
Membership Subscriptions:
- Individual - £15
- Family - £20
- Corporate - £30
Join here:-
These are minimum amounts. Additional donations can be made in tax efficient ways. Further details available from the membership secretary. Contact details above:
Come and crew the boats
Would you like to crew the boats, learn to steer an old Josher and her butty and operate the coal fired boiler and steam engine; we really welcome new members. It's hard work but a great deal of fun too.
Last edited:- 29-Mar-2008