Heckmondwike
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Heckmondwike is a small town in located in the county of West Yorkshire, England. Like many of the towns in West Yorkshire, Heckmondwike was formerly a milling town, located in the Heavy Woollen District. It run under the auspices of Kirklees Metropolitan Council. It hit the headlines in 2003 when it elected a member of the far-right British National Party as its councillor; leading to local protests, albeit these protests weren't noticed by the residents only the liberal party geeks. The town hosts frequent local markets (Tuesdays & Saturdays) and the Farmer's Market (first Sunday of the month) in the main square. Heckmondwike was the first town in England to have christmas lights (Illuminations (festival)). Heckmondwike Grammar School was the last state selective school in the area in 1973 and remains selective to this day. Birthplace of John Curwen the developer of the Tonic Sol-fa system of musical notation. A street on the notorious Dale Lane Estate is named after him. Mention should also be made of The Sun headline "Madonna goes to Heckmondwike [Carpets] when she wants her underfelt".