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Putney Collection

Putney, a place that holds rich historical significance and vibrant energy

Background imagePutney Collection: Putney Bridge 1905

Putney Bridge 1905

Background imagePutney Collection: Firefighters at the scene of a fire, Wildcroft Manor

Firefighters at the scene of a fire, Wildcroft Manor
Firefighters at the scene of a fire at Wildcroft Manor, Putney Heath, SW London

Background imagePutney Collection: PUTNEY, London

PUTNEY, London
The Star & Garter, a riverside pub at Putney

Background imagePutney Collection: Oxford V Cambridge 1958

Oxford V Cambridge 1958
An official souvenir from the Oxford versus Cambridge boat race from Putney to Mortlake on 5th April which was won by Cambridge by 3.5 lengths

Background imagePutney Collection: England / London / Putney

England / London / Putney
Putney Bridge and the Thames, as seen from Mr Vanneck s

Background imagePutney Collection: The great international university boat race On the river Th

The great international university boat race On the river Thames (England) from Putney to Mortlake 4 miles 2 furlongs August 27th 1869

Background imagePutney Collection: Oxford V Cambridge 1949

Oxford V Cambridge 1949
An official souvenir from the Oxford versus Cambridge boat race from Putney to Mortlake on 26th March which was won by Cambridge by quarter of a length

Background imagePutney Collection: Fairfax and Council

Fairfax and Council
Fairfax and the military council

Background imagePutney Collection: Boat Race Crews Training

Boat Race Crews Training
The Oxford and Cambridge crews in training: a birds eye view from Putney Bridge

Background imagePutney Collection: The Green Man Pub - Putney Heath

The Green Man Pub - Putney Heath - operated by Youngs Brewery (Young & Co.s Pale Ales) - unchanged to this day. Date: 1905

Background imagePutney Collection: London / Old Putney Bridge

London / Old Putney Bridge
Old Putney Bridge. Date: circa 1900

Background imagePutney Collection: Thames Regatta, Putney Bridge 1846

Thames Regatta, Putney Bridge 1846
A number of spectators lining the banks of the River Thames for the Regatta. Date: 1846

Background imagePutney Collection: Putney Heath, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish

Putney Heath, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Putney Heath, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Background imagePutney Collection: Blind soldiers regatta at Putney, WW1

Blind soldiers regatta at Putney, WW1
Blinded soldiers from St. Dunstans home for blinded sailor and soldiers in Regents Park, rowing in the boat they rowed to victory over the students of Westminster College

Background imagePutney Collection: ENGLAND: BOAT RACE, 1869. The start, at Putney, of the yearly Oxford

ENGLAND: BOAT RACE, 1869. The start, at Putney, of the yearly Oxford and Cambridge Universities boat race on the Thames River. Wood engraving, English, 1869

Background imagePutney Collection: Old Street Map of Chelsea, Putney and River Thames 1908

Old Street Map of Chelsea, Putney and River Thames 1908
Detailed colour Street Plan of London from 1908 covering the area around Chelsea, Putney and the River Thames. The image has been remastered from Bartholomews Handy Atlas of London and Suburbs 1908

Background imagePutney Collection: The Ackroydon Estate skyscraper village adjoining Wimbledon Common

The Ackroydon Estate skyscraper village adjoining Wimbledon Common on the Putney side. 28th April 1955

Background imagePutney Collection: Toll House on Putney Bridge, London

Toll House on Putney Bridge, London
Old Toll House at the Northern end of Putney Bridge, London. Built by local master carpenter Thomas Phillips to a design by architect Sir Jacob Acworth

Background imagePutney Collection: England, London, Putney, Lower Richmond Road, Kenilworth Court Riverside Residential

England, London, Putney, Lower Richmond Road, Kenilworth Court Riverside Residential Flats and Apartments

Background imagePutney Collection: Putney and Fulham From Mr Nanneck'S

Putney and Fulham From Mr Nanneck'S

Background imagePutney Collection: Boat Race Crews

Boat Race Crews
Boat race crews for the Oxford Cambridge race. The oxford crew on the left going under hammersmith bridge during trials. The Cambridge crew going under Putney bridge in trials. Date: 1925

Background imagePutney Collection: Old houses on Putney Common, London

Old houses on Putney Common, London. Date: 1904

Background imagePutney Collection: Peter Hain, Labour politician, campaigning outside a bank

Peter Hain, Labour politician, campaigning outside a bank
Peter Gerald Hain (b 1950), British Labour politician, has served in various ministerial posts, including Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Secretary of State for Wales

Background imagePutney Collection: Eights Racing at Putney, (oil on canvas)

Eights Racing at Putney, (oil on canvas)
651245 Eights Racing at Putney, (oil on canvas) by Gueldry, Ferdinand Joseph (1858-1945); 38x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eights Racing at Putney. Ferdinand Joseph Gueldry (1858-1945)

Background imagePutney Collection: The Residence of Theodore Watts-Dunton and Algernon C Swinburne, The Pines, Putney (b / w photo)

The Residence of Theodore Watts-Dunton and Algernon C Swinburne, The Pines, Putney (b / w photo)
5989023 The Residence of Theodore Watts-Dunton and Algernon C Swinburne, The Pines, Putney (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imagePutney Collection: The University Boat Race, Reminiscences of Last Years Contest (engraving)

The University Boat Race, Reminiscences of Last Years Contest (engraving)
1053465 The University Boat Race, Reminiscences of Last Years Contest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University Boat Race)

Background imagePutney Collection: The University Boat-Race, A Garden at Putney (engraving)

The University Boat-Race, A Garden at Putney (engraving)
1624276 The University Boat-Race, A Garden at Putney (engraving) by Knowles, Davidson (fl.1879-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University Boat-Race, A Garden at Putney)

Background imagePutney Collection: The Forthcoming University Boat-Race, Practice on the Tidal Waters (litho)

The Forthcoming University Boat-Race, Practice on the Tidal Waters (litho)
1629460 The Forthcoming University Boat-Race, Practice on the Tidal Waters (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forthcoming University Boat-Race)

Background imagePutney Collection: The International University Boat-Race (engraving)

The International University Boat-Race (engraving)
1104432 The International University Boat-Race (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International University Boat-Race)

Background imagePutney Collection: The kitchen at Fairfax House, High Street, Putney, 1887; residence of the Cromwellian Gent

The kitchen at Fairfax House, High Street, Putney, 1887; residence of the Cromwellian Gent (pencil on paper)
586489 The kitchen at Fairfax House, High Street, Putney, 1887; residence of the Cromwellian Gent (pencil on paper) by Emslie

Background imagePutney Collection: Old Jacobean residences, Nos 72 and 74, High Street, Putney, London, 1887 (w / c on paper)

Old Jacobean residences, Nos 72 and 74, High Street, Putney, London, 1887 (w / c on paper)
586477 Old Jacobean residences, Nos 72 and 74, High Street, Putney, London, 1887 (w/c on paper) by Emslie, John Phillipp (1839-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Jacobean residences)

Background imagePutney Collection: Fulham, London, from the White Lion, Putney (coloured engraving)

Fulham, London, from the White Lion, Putney (coloured engraving)
584667 Fulham, London, from the White Lion, Putney (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fulham, London, from the White Lion)

Background imagePutney Collection: Chelsea Water Companys Reservoir (engraving)

Chelsea Water Companys Reservoir (engraving)
603423 Chelsea Water Companys Reservoir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea Water Companys Reservoir on Putney Heath, London)

Background imagePutney Collection: Old Putney, Toll House (b / w photo)

Old Putney, Toll House (b / w photo)
733624 Old Putney, Toll House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Putney, Toll House.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imagePutney Collection: Schubert Road, Putney, West London - SW15

Schubert Road, Putney, West London - SW15. Date: circa 1910

Background imagePutney Collection: Photograph of Ranger PH, Putney, London

Photograph of Ranger PH, Putney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1958

Background imagePutney Collection: Photograph of Railway Hotel, Putney, London

Photograph of Railway Hotel, Putney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Background imagePutney Collection: Photograph of Quill Tavern, Putney (Old), London

Photograph of Quill Tavern, Putney (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Background imagePutney Collection: Photograph of Quill Tavern, Putney (New), London

Photograph of Quill Tavern, Putney (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Background imagePutney Collection: Photograph of Jolly Gardeners PH, Putney, London

Photograph of Jolly Gardeners PH, Putney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imagePutney Collection: Sketch of Duke Of Cambridge PH, Putney, London

Sketch of Duke Of Cambridge PH, Putney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imagePutney Collection: Photograph of Duke Of Cambridge PH, Putney, London

Photograph of Duke Of Cambridge PH, Putney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imagePutney Collection: Theodore Watts-Dunton (1832 - 1914), poet, poetry critic and friend of Algernon Swinburne

Theodore Watts-Dunton (1832 - 1914), poet, poetry critic and friend of Algernon Swinburne, pictured at his desk at his home, The Pines, Putney (which he shared with Swinburne)

Background imagePutney Collection: Old Bridge and Aqueduct, Putney, 1878 (b / w photo)

Old Bridge and Aqueduct, Putney, 1878 (b / w photo)
2776096 Old Bridge and Aqueduct, Putney, 1878 (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Bridge and Aqueduct, Putney)

Background imagePutney Collection: A Punch and Judy show at Putney (b / w photo)

A Punch and Judy show at Putney (b / w photo)
3637420 A Punch and Judy show at Putney (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Punch and Judy show at Putney)

Background imagePutney Collection: Algernon Charles Swinburne and Theodore Watts-Dunton at 'the Pines, 'Putney (b / w photo)

Algernon Charles Swinburne and Theodore Watts-Dunton at "the Pines, "Putney (b / w photo)
3627565 Algernon Charles Swinburne and Theodore Watts-Dunton at " the Pines, " Putney (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imagePutney Collection: Boating Life at Putney

Boating Life at Putney. 1870

Background imagePutney Collection: The University Boat Race, Practice at Putney (engraving)

The University Boat Race, Practice at Putney (engraving)
1616568 The University Boat Race, Practice at Putney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University Boat Race, Practice at Putney)



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Putney, a place that holds rich historical significance and vibrant energy. From the iconic Putney Bridge in 1905 to its present-day charm, this London neighborhood has always been a hub of activity. Firefighters at the scene of a fire at Wildcroft Manor showcase the bravery and resilience of Putney's community. The Fairfax and Council bring together local voices to shape the future of this thriving district. One cannot mention Putney without acknowledging its role in hosting the great international university boat race on the River Thames. Oxford versus Cambridge battles have unfolded here since 1949, with fierce competition witnessed by spectators lining up along the riverbanks. The dedication and determination displayed by Boat Race Crews during their training sessions are truly inspiring. Their commitment to excellence embodies the spirit of England and London. Putney's connection with water sports goes beyond just rowing competitions; it dates back centuries. The Thames Regatta held under Putney Bridge in 1846 marked an important milestone for both locals and visitors alike. As you stroll through Old Putney Bridge, you can't help but feel transported back in time as you admire its architectural beauty against London's ever-changing skyline. For those seeking respite from city life, The Green Man Pub nestled amidst picturesque Putney Heath offers solace and relaxation—an ideal spot to unwind after exploring all that this enchanting neighborhood has to offer. Putney is more than just a location; it represents history, camaraderie, passion, and growth.