The History of Putney London – as it Was
Putney is a small part within the Manor of Wimbledon. It is located 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 is part of the county of Surrey. The earliest mention 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 in the time of King Edward in the land of Chingestune (Kingston), and in the land of Saint Paul’s.
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The Fishery
Being on the Thames 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.As per an early tradition of the Manor of Wimbledon, In the early 1660s a fishery decided the best catch for March, April, & May, but this soon turned into money payment.
As Per Guthrie fishery, here, went on until late 1780s, when, and then it is said to have been abandoned. Though Lyson we know that although no “fishery” stayed in Putney after 1786, fishing continued to be carried on until the early part of the nineteenth century. Today fishing in Putney is restricted to the recreational fishers
The Putney Ferrying
The Putney Ferry has a history going back to the 11th century and possibly even earlier. In the records from Edward I (1272-1307) the ferry was twice mentioned.
In the first, The first instance is where Robert the Ferryman of Putney and other sailors were paid 3/6d for carrying a great part of the royal family across the river and also taking 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” which ran to Fulham. The former was essentially used by foot passengers to steer clear of the poor roads. Horses could, of course, be obtained through the numerous inns in Putney which were close to the ferry.
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