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Winstanley

British  
/ ˈwɪnstənlɪ, wɪnˈstænlɪ /

noun

  1. Gerrard. ?1609–60, English radical; leader of the Diggers (1649–50) and author of the pamphlet The Law of Freedom in a Platform (1652)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Conservative candidate Michael Winstanley, a former mayor of Wigan, is promising to regenerate high streets and reduce road congestion.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Winstanley said he was "born and bred" in the area, and wanted to "put a clear Conservative view forward… between now and polling day".

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

A few years later, in 1649, Digger leaders William Everard and Gerrard Winstanley refused to remove their hats when brought before General Fairfax, insisting he was 'but their fellow Creature'.

From Science Daily May 7, 2026

The decision was made by Rosenior alongside co‑sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, with the backing of influential ownership figures including Behdad Eghbali.

From BBC Apr. 8, 2026

Winstanley produced a platinum watch no thicker than a half-crown from the pocket of his white waistcoat.

From The City in the Clouds by Gull, C. Ranger

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