• Reference
    BC664
  • Title
    Case for the opinion of Counsel concerning rights of fishery in the river by Clapham.
  • Date free text
    paper watermarked 1847
  • Production date
    From: 1847 To: 1850
  • Scope and Content
    Lord Trevor claims the fishing rights over the whole river in the Clapham area but Sir William Long as owner of the 'Horse and Jockey' pub and of a small island in the river nearby has allowed fishing by visitors to the pub. Counsel's opinion is sought as to the rights of the case. [Counsel's opinion not given]
  • Level of description
    item