Durning Library
Durning Library
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Location167 Kennington Ln, London SE11, United Kingdom
TypePublic library
Established1889 (137 years ago) (1889)
Branches1
Collection
Items collected
Books, public records
Other information
Websitewww.lambeth.gov.uk/places/durning-library
Roundel of philanthropist Jemina Durning Smith above a window at the 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, London SE11.[1]

The Durning Library was built in 1889 and 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

  1. ^ a b Historic England (27 March 1981). "Durning Library (Grade II) (1358278)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
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