Putney, Residential district on River Thames in South West London, United Kingdom
Putney is a residential district on the Thames in southwest London, centered around the Upper Richmond Road corridor. Housing streets lead down to the riverside promenade while open heath and parkland stretch to the south.
In 1647, soldiers of the Parliamentary army gathered at the local church and held debates about democratic rights and voting. The area later developed into a popular residential district with connections to the expanding railway network during the 19th century.
The annual rowing competition between Oxford and Cambridge begins near the bridge each spring and draws large crowds to the riverbank. Local rowing clubs use the water daily for training and competition, their boathouses forming an active part of life along the river.
The bridge connects the district to the north side of the Thames while two underground stations provide access to the District Line. Regular train services run from the railway station to other parts of the city, complemented by numerous bus routes.
The heath south of the main streets contains several ancient burial mounds dating from prehistoric times. Queen Elizabeth I visited this open ground several times to watch troops during exercises.
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