Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire

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Brough is a town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England located on the Northern bank of the River Humber, approximately 10 miles west of Hull city centre. It is part of the Elloughton-cum-Brough parish.

The town was known as Petuaria during Roman times, and served as the capital of the Parisi, a Celtic tribe.

Hull Trains Class 222 Pioneer train arriving at Brough railway station
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Hull Trains Class 222 Pioneer train arriving at Brough railway station

The town is served by the Hull to Selby and Doncaster railway line. Direct rail services to London are provided by Hull Trains and GNER.

BAE Systems, Brough manufactures the Hawk. BAE also offer widely sought-after and very competitive Modern Apprenticeships to local school leavers.


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