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Putney is a great place for dog walking with wonderful parks such as Putney Heath and Lower Putney Common.

Putney is one of the thirty five major centres of Greater London. Located in south London, it has a colourful history. It was originally developed as one of the major crossings of the River Thames. The Domesday book called Putney - Putelei. The ferry crossing was referred to in King Edward I's accounts when it was used for carrying the royal family. Another famous crossing at Putney was that of Cardinal Wolsey in 1529.

In 1642, after the Battle of Brentford, a bridge of boats was built between Putney and Fulham to convey the army to Surrey.

Rumour has it that the bridge was built when, in 1720, Sir Robert Walpole saw that George I was unable to cross the river as the ferryman was on the other side, drinking in the Swan, had ignored calls to come over. So Sir Robert Walpole vowed to build a bridge that was completed in 1729 becoming the second bridge to be built after London Bridge. The bridge was a wooden structure and lasted for 150 years, but in 1886 it was replaced by the stone bridge that stands today.





The parish church of St Mary The Virgin was built on the site of the Putney Debates. These took place in 1647 towards the end of the English Civil War. The roundhead soldiers held a minor mutiny amid fears that a monarchy would be replaced by Cromwell as a new dictator. Known as the Levellers, they outlined their Agreement of the People which was a democratic proposal. It inspired a lot of the content and tone of the United States Declaration of Independence. However, later Oliver Cromwell had the Leveller leaders executed. Samuel Pepys, the famous diarist, often visited St. Mary's Church and wrote about it.

Historically, Putney was where Londoners came to enjoy the open spaces and play for leisure and clean air. Queen Elizabeth I frequently visited Putney visiting Mr John Lacy for two to three days

Putney Heath was used for many events. Charles II and George III reviewed their armed forces there. Royalty also used to run horses on the Heath.. The downside was the heath was notorious for highwaymen. Though one famous highwayman, Jerry Avershaw was caught in the Green Man Pub on the Heath and hung on the heath. It was also used for many famous duels. The most famous bloodless one involving William Pitt the Prime Minister with George Tierney one of the MPS!

Putney is known around the world as one of the centres for rowing. This arose out of central London having major shipping which could not advance beyond Putney Bridge and the level of sewage discharges. Putney is the start of the Cambridge and Oxford boat race and has twenty rowing clubs.

Due to its close proximity to central London combined with open spaces and the River Thames, it has attracted many famous inhabitants. These include many musicians including Marc Bolan of T-Rex who died in a famous car crash on Putney's border with Barnes. Other notable musicians in Putney include John Deacon the former bass guitarist of Queen, Leon Jackson who won X-factor in 2007 and Simon Le Bon the lead singer of Duran Duran.

There were famous politicians who lived in Putney including the Prime Minister Clement Attlee who was born and lived here and also cremated here as well as William Pitt the Younger. More recent politicians include Nick Clegg the deputy prime minister who lives in Putney.

Putney is convenient to Wandsworth, Barnes, East Sheen, Wimbledon, Southfields, Roehampton and across the river to Fulham.

Contact your Putney Pet Sitter and Dog Walker directly at putney@london-pet-sitting.com