Bramley

Bramley is a place name and surname used in the United Kingdom. In geography, it denotes several locations, most notably a suburb of the city of Leeds in West Yorkshire. Bramley in Leeds has a railway station on the Leeds–Huddersfield line and a history as a village that became integrated into the urban area. The name also appears in other counties as village or district names, reflecting its common usage as a toponym.

The Bramley Apple, or Bramley seedling, is a well-known English cooking apple cultivar. It arose in England in the 19th century from a chance seedling and is closely associated with the Bramley name. It is valued for its tart flavor and its ability to hold its shape when cooked, qualities that make it popular for pies, sauces, and other baked dishes. The fruit is typically large, with green skin that can blush yellow or red as it ripens.

Bramley is also an English surname, derived from place names of the same spelling. As a surname, it has been borne by various individuals in different fields.

In addition to these uses, the name Bramley appears in other local place names, institutions, and landmarks within the United Kingdom, reflecting its regional associations and historical roots.