A History of Putney London - from the Registers
Putney is a village and a parish forming part of the Manor of Wimbledon. It lies between the parishes of Wandsworth and Barnes and is bounded on the North by the Thames. It is part of the hundred of Brixton, which comes in the county of Surrey. The earliest mention of Putney can be found in the Doom Book, wherein one can find the mention of Putenlie.
Earl Harold had this fishery in Mortelage (Mortlake) in the time of King Edward, and Archbishop Stigland looked after the same; and yet they say that Harold set it up by force during King Edwards reign in the land of Chingestune (Kingston), and in the land of Saint Paul’s.
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The Fishery
Owing to the Thames running along its border Putney has always seen a good association with businesses that are linked with this river had a strong relation with businesses associated with the river.As per an ancient tradition of the Manor of Wimbledon, In 1663 the fishery was held for the three best salmon caught in March, April, and May; but this rent was later changed into a money payment.
According to Guthrie fishery, here, went on until late 1780s, when, and then it is said to have been abandoned. Lyson tells us that although no “fishery” remained in Putney after 1786, fishing was witnessed until the early part of the nineteenth century. Now fishing in Putney is limited to the recreational fishers
The Putney Ferry
The Putney Ferry dates back to the 11th century and possibly before. In the household accounts of Edward I (1272-1307) the ferry finds a mention in a couple of instances.
The first is wherein Robert the Ferryman of Putney and other sailors were paid 3/6d for carrying a great part of the royal family across the Thames and also carrying the king and his relatives to Westminster.
Two ferry services ran from Putney, the “long ferry” from Putney to London or Westminster and the “short ferry” from Putney to Fulham. The former was particularly availed of by foot passengers to steer clear of the deplorable roads. Horses could, of course, be gotten hold of at the numerous inns in Putney which were close to the ferry.
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