| Entry Type | Person |
| Surname | Wynn |
| Forenames | Herbert William |
| Also Known As | Wynn, Bert |
| Epithet | English trade unionist and politician |
| Dates | 1901-1966 |
| Biography | Miner at Moor Green pit. He was a prominent activist during the 1926 UK General Strike, but was subsequently victimised and had to leave Nottinghamshire. In 1927, he found work at the Coppice Colliery, where he was soon elected as checkweighman. He was also active in the Labour Party, and served on Derbyshire County Council for three years from 1927, while also chairing Heanor District Labour Party, and being vice-president of the Ilkeston Divisional Labour Party. Secretary to Derbyshire NUM. |
| Authorised Form of Name | Wynn; Herbert William (1901-1966); English trade unionist and politician |
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