Durning Library

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Durning Library
Durning Library
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Location167 Kennington Ln, London SE11, United Kingdom
TypePublic library
Established1889 (135 years ago) (1889)
Branches1
Collection
Items collectedBooks, public records
Other information
Websitewww.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, Kennington, London SE11.[1]

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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Durning Library (1358278)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 September 2016.

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