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

The Guardian World Saturday 30 May 2026, 13:15 UTC By Sammy Gecsoyler 1 min read

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Campaigners had hoped to buy the 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”.

Campaigners had hoped to buy the property from Nottingham Trent University to maintain public access

Bramley 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”.

Bramley (PERSON) Campaigners (ORG) Nottingham Trent University (ORG) UK (LOCATION) Nottinghamshire (LOCATION)

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

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