The Account of Putney London - How it Was Registered
Putney is a small part within the Manor of Wimbledon. It lies between the parishes of Wandsworth and Barnes and is bounded on the North by the Thames. It is part of the hundred of Brixton, which is part of the county of Surrey. Early mentions of Putney can be found in the Last Judgement Book, where it is referred to as Putenlie.
This Mortlake (Mortelage) fishery was under Earl Harold during King Edwards reign, and Archbishop Stigland oversaw its functioning while in the reign; however, it is said 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.
The Fishery
Being on the Thames Putney has always seen a good association with trades that are linked with this river had a strong association with trades associated with the river.As per an early ritual 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.
According to Guthrie the fishery continued until 1786, when, and then it is said to have lost its place. Lyson tells us that even though no “fishery” could be seen in Putney after 1786, fishing was witnessed until the early part of the nineteenth century. Now 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 before. In the household accounts of Edward I (1272-1307) the ferry was twice mentioned.
The first is wherein Robert the Ferryman of Putney and other sailors received 3/6d in order to carry a great part of the royal family across the Thames while also carrying the king and his family to Westminster.
Two ferry services ran from Putney, the “long ferry” from Putney to London or Westminster and the “short ferry” from Putney to Fulham. The former was particularly availed of by foot passengers to avoid the bad roads. Horses could, of course, be gotten hold of through the numerous inns in Putney which were close to the ferry.
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