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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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 |
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- ^ a b Historic England. "Durning Library (1358278)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
External links
edit- Media related to Durning Library at Wikimedia Commons