Durning Library
1889 library in Kennington, London
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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 | |
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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 |
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| Items collected | Books, public records |
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| Website | www.lambeth.gov.uk/places/durning-library |
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]
