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'''Girling''' is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: |
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'''Girling''' was a [[United Kingdom|British]] automotive systems manufacturing company. Defined their place in motorsports history by supplying brakes for Jaguars 40s and 50s race track winners. At that time companies such as Ferrari and Mercedes still deployed drum brakes, though equipped with sturdy cooling flanges. One of the main reasons for Jaguars dominance on race tracks during that period were their braking superiority. Brake late, save speed. Disc brakes, then as well as now, are less prone to overheat as long as the brake pads can take the heat ... |
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* [[Arthur Girling]] (1807 – 1849), English cricketer and umpire. |
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==Products== |
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* [[Barry Girling]] (1858–1948), Welsh rugby player |
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Their products included: |
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* [[Brian Girling]] (born 1938), British sports shooter |
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*[[Brake]] systems |
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* [[Frank Aldous Girling]] (1898–1966), English farmer, photographer and amateur archaeologist |
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*[[Clutch]] systems |
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* [[Julie Girling]] (born 1956), MEP for South West England; Conservative Party then independent |
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*[[Shock absorber]]s |
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* [[Mary Girling]] (1827–1886), English religious leader |
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* [[Richard Girling]], British journalist |
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* [[Sheila Girling]] aka Sheila May Girling, Lady Caro (1924 – 2015), British artist |
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* [[William Girling]] (1882–1973), New Zealand Reform Party Member of Parliament |
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==See also== |
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[[Category:Auto parts suppliers]] |
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* A car component factory, [[Lucas Industries#Girling|Girling]], named after Albert H. Girling. |
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[[Category:Motor vehicle companies]] |
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[[Category:Automotive companies of the United Kingdom]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:42, 6 May 2023
Girling is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Arthur Girling (1807 – 1849), English cricketer and umpire.
- Barry Girling (1858–1948), Welsh rugby player
- Brian Girling (born 1938), British sports shooter
- Frank Aldous Girling (1898–1966), English farmer, photographer and amateur archaeologist
- Julie Girling (born 1956), MEP for South West England; Conservative Party then independent
- Mary Girling (1827–1886), English religious leader
- Richard Girling, British journalist
- Sheila Girling aka Sheila May Girling, Lady Caro (1924 – 2015), British artist
- William Girling (1882–1973), New Zealand Reform Party Member of Parliament
See also
[edit]- A car component factory, Girling, named after Albert H. Girling.
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