Durning Library
| Durning Library | |
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 Durning Library | |
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| Location | 167 Kennington Ln, London SE11, United Kingdom |
| Type | Public library |
| Established | 1889 |
| Branches | 1 |
| Collection | |
Items collected | Books, public records |
| Other information | |
| Website | www.lambeth.gov.uk/places/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, London SE11.[1]
The Durning Library was built in 1889 and 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]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Historic England (27 March 1981). "Durning Library (Grade II) (1358278)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
External links
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