Durning Library
 Durning Library | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Type | Public library |
| Established | 1889 |
| Location | 167 Kennington Ln, London SE11 |
| Branches | 1 |
| Collection | |
| Items collected | Books, public records |
| Website | www.lambeth.gov.uk/places/durning-library |
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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]
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[]
- ^ a b Historic England. "Durning Library (1358278)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
External links[]
Media related to Durning Library at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 51°29′20″N 0°06′37″W / 51.488889°N 0.110218°W
Categories:
- Grade II listed buildings in the London Borough of Lambeth
- Kennington
- Grade II listed library buildings
- Libraries in the London Borough of Lambeth