A Chronicle of Putney London - as We See it
Putney is a small part within the Manor of Wimbledon. It is located between the parishes of Wandsworth and Barnes and is surrounded 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 seen in the Last Judgement Book, wherein one can find the mention of Putenlie.
Earl Harold had this fishery in Mortelage (Mortlake) in the time of King Edward, and of King William; 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 association with businesses that are linked with this river had a strong connection with trades associated with the river. According to an age old ritual 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 converted into a money payment.
According to Guthrie fishery, here, went on until late 1780s, after which it is said to have been abandoned. Though Lyson we know that although no “fishery” stayed in Putney after 1786, the region continued to see fishing well into the beginning of the 19th century. Today fishing in Putney is restricted to the recreational amateurs.
The Putney Ferrying
The Putney Ferry dates back to the 11th century and possibly even earlier. In the records from 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 much of the royal family across the river and also carrying the king and his relatives to Westminster.
Two ferry services ran from Putney, the “long ferry” ran to Westminster and London and the “short ferry” which ran to Fulham. The former was mainly used by foot passengers to avoid the deplorable roads. Horses could, of course, be obtained through the various inns in Putney which were close to the ferry.
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