The History of Putney - How it Was RegisteredComments Off
Putney is a small part within 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 is part of the county of Surrey. The earliest mention of Putney can be found in the Doomsday Book, where it is referred to as Putenlie.
This Mortlake (Mortelage) fishery was under Earl Harold during King Edwards period, and Archbishop Stigland oversaw its functioning while in the reign; and yet they say that Harold used force to get it up during King Edwards reign 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 association with businesses that are linked with this river had a strong relation with businesses associated with the river.As per an early 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 afterwards changed into a money payment.
According to Guthrie the fishery continued until 1786, after which it is said to have been abandoned. Lyson tells us that although no “fishery” could be seen in Putney after 1786, the region continued to see fishing well into the beginning of the 19th century. Now fishing in this region is limited to the adventurous fishers
The Putney Ferry
The Putney Ferry was seen in the 11th century and possibly even earlier. In the household accounts of 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 while also taking the king and his relatives 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 particularly availed of by foot passengers to steer clear of the bad roads. Horses could, of course, be obtained through the various inns in Putney in the vicinity of, nearby the ferry.
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