Durning Library

Durning Library is a public lending library in Kennington, London. It is part of Lambeth Libraries in the London Borough of Lambeth and is in purpose-built Grade II listed building at 167 Kennington Lane, Kennington, London SE11.[1]

Durning Library
Durning Library
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypePublic library
Established1889 (1889)
Location167 Kennington Ln, London SE11
Branches1
Collection
Items collectedBooks, public records
Websitewww.lambeth.gov.uk/places/durning-library
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The Durning Library was built in 1889, designed by Sidney R. J. Smith the architect of Tate Britain, in the Gothic Revival style. It was a gift to the people of Kennington from Jemina Durning Smith.[1]

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