The Story of Putney London – as it Was
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 bordered on the North by the Thames. It is part of the hundred of Brixton, which comes in the county of Surrey. Early mentions of Putney can be found in the Doomsday Book, where it is referred to as Putenlie.
This Mortlake (Mortelage) fishery was under Earl Harold during King Edwards reign, and during King Williams time; however, it is said 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 connection with businesses that are linked with this river had a strong connection with trades associated with the river. According to an ancient ritual of the Manor of Wimbledon, In 1663 the fishery was conducted for the three best salmon caught in March, April, and May; but this rent was afterwards converted into a money payment.
According to Guthrie fishery, here, went on until late 1780s, when, and then it is said to have lost its place. Though Lyson we know that although no “fishery” stayed in Putney after 1786, the area continued to see fishing well into the beginning of the 19th century. Now fishing in this region is restricted to the adventurous amateurs.
The Putney Ferryboat
The Putney Ferry has a history going back to the 11th century and possibly before. In the records from Edward I (1272-1307) the ferry finds a mention in a couple of instances.
In the first, The first instance is where Robert the Ferryman of Putney and other sailors received 3/6d for carrying much of the royal family across the Thames while also carrying the king and his family 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 acquired at the number of inns in Putney which were close to the ferry.
Story sourced by bookmarking story by Bernard Lagat
