A Story of Putney London - from the Registers
January 31st, 2010Putney is a village and a parish forming part of 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 within the hundred of Brixton, which is part of the county of Surrey. Early mentions of Putney can be found in the Last Judgement Book, wherein one can find the mention of Putenlie.
This Mortlake (Mortelage) fishery was under Earl Harold during King Edwards period, and Archbishop Stigland oversaw its functioning while in the rule; 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 relation with trades associated with the river.As per an ancient 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.
As Per Guthrie fishery, here, went on until late 1780s, after which it is said to have been abandoned. Though Lyson we know that even though no “fishery” could be seen in Putney after 1786, the area continued to see fishing well into the beginning of the 19th century. Today fishing in this region is limited to the recreational amateurs.
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 carrying the king and his family 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 first one was essentially availed of by foot passengers to steer clear of the poor roads. Horses could, of course, be obtained at the numerous inns in Putney which were close to the ferry.
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