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.

Durning Library
Durning Library
Location167 Kennington Ln, London SE11, United Kingdom
TypePublic library
Established1889 (1889)
Branches1
Collection
Items collectedBooks, public records
Other information
Websitewww.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.

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