Campaigners Fight to Save Original Bramley Apple Tree Cottage

Campaigners are actively fighting to save the cottage associated with the original Bramley apple tree from being sold privately. Their efforts aim to preserve this significant piece of horticultural heritage.

5 May, 10:51 — 5 May, 15:08

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Why this matters

The Bramley apple is a significant part of British culinary history, originating from a single tree in the 19th century. Saving its original cottage and site is important for preserving this heritage and potentially creating a public educational center.

Key entitiesBramley apple tree Campaigners Nottinghamshire

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Campaigners are trying to save the cottage associated with the original Bramley apple tree
The goal is to prevent a private sale and turn the cottage into a heritage center
The Bramley apple is a popular cooking apple in Britain
The original tree was planted in the 19th century in Nottinghamshire

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The Bramley apple is one of Britain's most popular cooking apples.

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The original Bramley apple tree was planted in the 19th century.

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The cottage is located in Nottinghamshire.

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The GuardianMostly Factual55d ago

Campaigners hope to save mother tree of bramley apple

Appeal launched to buy Nottinghamshire cottage, where tree was planted in 19th century, and turn it into heritage centre Campaigners have launched an appeal to try to save for the nation the mother tree of perhaps the most popular cooking apple in the world. The original bramley apple tree, which grows in the garden of a cottage in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, is for sale, with the cottage put on the market by its owners, Nottingham Trent University. Continue reading...

By Patrick Barkham

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The IndependentMostly Factual54d ago