Purley is both a surname and a given name.
People
Notable people with the name include:
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David Purley
David Charles Purley, GM (26 January 1945 – 2 July 1985) was a British racing driver born in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, who participated in 11 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting at Monaco in 1973.
Purley is best known ...
(1945-1985), British race driver
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Purley Baker
Purley Albert Baker (18581924) was an ordained Methodist minister who strongly opposed any consumption of alcoholic beverages and was superintendent of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League.
Biography
Purley Baker was born in Liberty Township, Jackson Coun ...
(1858–1924), American Methodist minister
Fictional characters
*Purley is the surname of several characters in the 1996 film
''Secrets & Lies'' (film)
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