Future of first Bramley apple tree in doubt as cottage where it stands is sold

A centuries-old Bramley apple tree, the ancestor of the UK's most popular apple variety, is facing an uncertain future after the garden where it stands was sold by Nottingham Trent University. The tree, which has been a beloved landmark in Nottinghamshire for generations, is at the heart of a long-running campaign to preserve its heritage. Campaigners had been in talks with the university to purchase the property and protect the tree's status as a symbol of British horticulture. However, the sudden sale has left them reeling, sparking concerns that the tree's fate may be decided without their input.

Campaigners had hoped to buy property from Nottingham Trent University to maintain public accessBramley apples are a staple in supermarkets across the UK and it all started in a house in Nottinghamshire. But now the future of the original fruit-bearing tree is in question after the garden where it stands has been sold by Nottingham Trent University (NTU).The news has left campaigners aiming to turn it into a heritage site “gobsmacked”. Continue reading...