Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Brough or Brough-on-Humber is a small town in the civil parish of Elloughton-cum-Brough in the East Riding of the English county of Yorkshire.
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[edit] Location
It is located on the northern bank of the River Humber, approximately 12 miles west of Hull city centre.
[edit] Transport
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.
[edit] Industry
BAE Systems, Brough manufactures the Hawk jet training aircraft. BAE also offer widely sought-after and very competitive Modern Apprenticeships to local school leavers.
[edit] History
The town was known as Petuaria during the Roman period, and served as the capital of the Celtic tribe of the Parisi.
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