Ashbourne
Ashbourne is a market town in the Derbyshire Dales in England. Because of its proximity to the southern edge of the Peak District and being the nearest town to the popular area of Dovedale, the town is known as both the 'Gateway to Dovedale' and the 'Gateway to the Peak District'. As a result of this tourism has always been important to the town's economy. As per the 2011 Census, the town has a resident population of about 8377 inhabitants. It contains a lot of historical buildings and several independent shops and is renowned for its traditional yearly Shrovetide football match. The cobbled market hosts a traditional outdoor market every Thursday and Saturday throughout the year, complementing the wide selection of individual shops inside the town. While its market heritage is significant, Ashbourne's market came threatened with closure by Derbyshire County Council in November 2012. Residents of Ashbourne have stood against any such moves by the council and started an online petition. Ashbourne became the 97th Fairtrade Town in March 2005 after numerous local enterprises, cafes, shops and community organisations started supporting Fairtrade. Ashbourne features a remarkable number of public houses for such a small town centre. Currently, there are ten pubs trading, together with 2 social clubs. The renowned and rare 'gallows' sign across St John's Street is still focal meeting point within the town. Local historians have noted that almost 1 in 4 buildings inside the town have at one time or another been an alehouse, pub or inn or were redeveloped on the site of such an establishment. For all your house upgrades, ensure that you employ trustworthy experts in Ashbourne to make sure that you get the very best quality service.
