A Story of Putney London – How it Was Showed
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 within the hundred of Brixton, which comes in the county of Surrey. Early mentions of Putney can be seen in the Doom Book, wherein one can find the mention of Putenlie.
This Mortlake (Mortelage) fishery was under Earl Harold during King Edwards rule, and Archbishop Stigland oversaw its functioning while in the reign; and yet they say 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 businesses that are linked with this river had a strong connection with businesses associated with the river.As per an ancient 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 changed into a money payment.
As Per Guthrie the fishery continued until 1786, after which it is said to have lost its place. Lyson tells us that even though no “fishery” remained in Putney after 1786, fishing continued to be carried on until the early part of the nineteenth century. Now fishing in Putney is limited to the recreational amateurs.
The Putney Ferryboat
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 received 3/6d in order to carry a great part of the royal family across the river while also taking the king and his family to Westminster.
There were two types of ferry that could be obtained from Putney, the “long ferry” ran to Westminster and London and the “short ferry” from Putney to Fulham. The former was essentially used by foot passengers to avoid the deplorable roads. Horses could, no doubt, be acquired at the various inns in Putney in the vicinity of, nearby the ferry.
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