A Story of Putney - as We See it
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 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 seen in the Doomsday Book, where it is referred to as Putenlie.
Earl Harold had this fishery in Mortelage (Mortlake) in the time of King Edward, and Archbishop Stigland oversaw its functioning while in the rule; and yet they say that Harold used force to get it up 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 relation with businesses that are linked with this river had a strong association with businesses associated with the river. According to an ancient tradition 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 lost its place. Though Lyson we know that although no “fishery” remained in Putney after 1786, the area continued to witness fishing well into the beginning of the 19th century. Today fishing in this part of the world is restricted to the adventurous amateurs.
The Putney Ferry
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.
The first is wherein Robert the Ferryman of Putney and other sailors received 3/6d for carrying a great part of the royal family across the Thames while also carrying 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 first one was particularly used by foot passengers to avoid the poor roads. Horses could, of course, be gotten hold of at the number of inns in Putney in the vicinity of, nearby the ferry.
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