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Durning Library

Coordinates: 51°29′20″N 0°06′37″W / 51.488889°N 0.110218°W / 51.488889; -0.110218
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Durning Library
Durning Library
Map
Location167 Kennington Ln, London SE11, United Kingdom
TypePublic library
Established1889 (136 years ago) (1889)
Branches1
Collection
Items collectedBooks, public records
Other information
Websitewww.lambeth.gov.uk/places/durning-library

Durning Library is a Grade II listed library at 167 Kennington Lane, Kennington, London SE11.[1]

The Durning Library was built in 1889, designed by Sidney R. J. Smith, architect of Tate Britain, in the Gothic Revival style. It was a gift to the people of Kennington from Jemina Durning Smith.[1]

References

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

51°29′20″N 0°06′37″W / 51.488889°N 0.110218°W / 51.488889; -0.110218