Brough, town in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Brough is a small town in eastern Yorkshire sitting beside the Humber River, home to around 7,000 people. The center features traditional buildings and narrow streets lined with shops, pubs, and inns that cater to visitors and locals alike.
The town began as a Roman settlement called Petuaria, positioned at the end of a road leading north to Pons Aelius, now Newcastle. In 1239 it was granted market town status, though it remained a small village for centuries afterward.
The town takes its name from its Roman origins and this heritage is woven into the traditional buildings and narrow streets that visitors walk through today. The Ferry Inn and other local pubs serve as gathering places where residents connect over shared stories and local pride.
The town has a train station connecting to major cities including London, Leeds, Manchester, and Hull, plus smaller nearby towns. It sits just over 1 mile (1.6 km) from the A63 road, making it accessible by car or bus.
The town has a connection to the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin, who stayed at the Ferry Inn in 1737 under a false name before his arrest in 1739. The inn still stands and serves as a reminder of this colorful chapter in local history.
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