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flag Ancient tree inspiring Jill Barklem's Brambly Hedge discovered in Epping Forest.

flag An ancient crab apple tree over 300 years old believed to have inspired Crabapple Cottage in Jill Barklem’s beloved children’s series has been discovered in Epping Forest. flag The tree is thought to be the only known pollarded specimen of its kind in the forest and sits in an area Barklem frequently visited for sketching. flag Her children confirmed the tree's resemblance to the book illustrations. flag The Brambly Hedge series, featuring a mouse community living in a tree, has sold over seven million copies since 1980. flag Sculptures of the characters mark the start of a themed trail launched in October, honoring the connection between the books and the real-life forest.

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