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#Putney, #PutneyBridge, #London, #ScenicDrive, #Riverside, #ThamesRiver, #HiddenGems, #Backstreets, #Historic, #Landmarks, #AutumnFoliage, #VermontVibes, #Charming, #UrbanEscape, #Picturesque, #Cobblestones, #Riverfront, #LondonDrive, #Quaint, #Exploration Discover the beauty of Putney!Putney Bridge Wasn’t Always “Putney Bridge”: The first bridge connecting Putney with Fulham was officially known as Fulham Bridge. It was later renamed Putney Bridge1. Born Out of Frustration: Before the bridge was built, ferry crossings were the only way to cross the Thames in that part of London. Legend has it that Prime Minister Robert Walpole decided to build the bridge after an unsuccessful attempt to cross the river himself. He found the ferry unattended and had to take the longer route to Parliament. This frustration led to the construction of Putney Bridge1. Second Bridge to Cross the Thames: The original Putney Bridge, built in 1729, connected Putney and Fulham. It had 26 arches (compared to the current version’s five) and was the first bridge constructed over the Thames in central London after London Bridge. The latter had been the sole bridge in the area since the days of Londinium. Costly Crossing: Putney Bridge was once a toll bridge, with toll booths at both ends. Due to heavy traffic, it netted around £1,500 per year (equivalent to approximately £130,000 today). Even the Prince of Wales paid an annual fee for his family to cross freely. However, during years of severe freezes, intrepid Londoners could cross the frozen Thames on foot without paying the toll. Scene of Near Tragedy: In 1795, early women’s advocate and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft attempted suicide by throwing herself off Putney Bridge after discovering her partner’s affair. She was rescued by passing boatmen and went on to marry philosopher William Godwin. Their daughter, Mary Shelley, later wrote “Frankenstein.” In 2014, a bus nearly went over the edge of the bridge, but fortunately, no passengers were harmed. The Boat Race Doesn’t Technically Start Here: While Putney Bridge is where you can see the boats of Oxford and Cambridge line up for the famous Boat Race, it isn’t the actual starting point. The race begins a little further upstream. Birthplace of Notable Figures: Putney has connections to historical figures: Thomas Cromwell, made Earl of Essex by Henry VIII, was born here. Edward Gibbon, author of “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,” was born in Putney in 1737. Clement Attlee, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1945–1951) and Leader of the Labour Party (1935–1955), was also born in Putney in 18832. Parish and Area Changes: Putney was an ancient parish covering 9.11 square kilometers (3.52 square miles) until 1889. Roehampton, an offshoot hamlet, was part of Putney but later achieved separate parish status. The area has seen changes over time3.#CapCut I made this amazing video with Cap Cut. Open the link to try it out: capcut.com/tools/desktop-video-editor#CapCut