Ashbourne (Derbyshire, England) situated on the River Dove at the southern end of the Peak District National Park. Ashbourne is a small market town which today is a focus for visitors to neighbouring Dovedale and the Manifold Valley. Ashbourne's industries include clock-making and fishing tackle manufacture. Notable buildings include the parish church of St Oswald (1241), which is often called "the Cathedral of the Peaks", and almshouses dating from 1640. A regular visitor to Ashbourne was the author and lexicographer Samuel Johnson, with whom the town has a strong connection. A unique tradition dating from medieval times is the football match played on the Tuesday before the start of Lent, or Shrove Tuesday. The opposing teams are made up from those living on opposite sides of the Henmoore Brook, which runs through the town. There is no limit to the number of players and few rules. As the goals are 4.8 km (3 mi) apart and play continuous until one side scores, the game can continue into a second day. Population (1994 estimate) 6,400.