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1889 library in Kennington, London.

Durning Library
Durning Library

Location	167 Kennington Ln, London SE11, United Kingdom
Type	Public library
Established	1889 (136 years ago) (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, Kennington, London SE11.

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.

References

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

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[REDACTED] Media related to Durning Library at Wikimedia Commons

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