The History of Putney – Let the History Records Say
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 seen in the Doomsday Book, wherein one can find the mention of Putenlie.
This Mortlake (Mortelage) fishery was under Earl Harold during King Edwards rule, and during King Williams time; 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
Owing to the Thames running along its border Putney has always seen a good connection with trades that are linked with this river had a strong connection with businesses associated with the river.As per an early custom 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.
According to Guthrie fishery, here, went on until late 1780s, after which it is said to have been abandoned. Lyson tells us that although no “fishery” remained in Putney after 1786, fishing continued to be carried on until the early part of the nineteenth century. Today fishing in this region is restricted to the recreational fishers
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 was twice mentioned.
The first is wherein Robert the Ferryman of Putney and other sailors received 3/6d in order to carry much of the royal family across the river and also taking the king and his relatives to Westminster.
There were two types of ferry that could be obtained from Putney, the “long ferry” from Putney to London or Westminster and the “short ferry” which ran to Fulham. The former was essentially availed of by foot passengers to avoid the deplorable roads. Horses could, no doubt, be acquired through the number of inns in Putney which were close to the ferry.
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