Putney 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 comes in the county of Surrey. Early mentions of Putney can be found in the Doom Book, wherein one can find the mention of Putenlie.
Earl Harold had this fishery in Mortelage (Mortlake) in the time of King Edward, and during King Williams period; 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
Being on the Thames Putney has always seen a good connection with businesses that are linked with this river had a strong connection with trades associated with the river. According to an age old ritual of the Manor of Wimbledon, In 1663 the fishery was conducted for the three best salmon caught in March, April, and May; but this rent was afterwards changed into a money payment.
According to Guthrie fishery, here, went on until late 1780s, after which it is said to have lost its place. Lyson tells us that even though no “fishery” stayed in Putney after 1786, the region continued to witness fishing well into the beginning of the 19th century. Now fishing in this part of the world is restricted to the adventurous amateurs.
The Putney Ferry
The Putney Ferry dates back to the 11th century and possibly even earlier. In the household accounts of Edward I (1272-1307) the ferry finds a mention in a couple of instances.
The first is wherein Robert the Ferryman of Putney and other sailors received 3/6d for carrying much of the royal family across the river while also taking the king and his relatives 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 former was mainly used by foot passengers to steer clear of the poor roads. Horses could, no doubt, be gotten hold of through the various inns in Putney which were close to the ferry.
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