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.^[1]

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

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]