Library
Durning Library
A Grade II listed Gothic Revival library built in 1889 in Kennington.
📍 Durning Library 167 Kennington Lane, Kennington, London, SE11 4HF Kennington West & Vauxhall North
About
Durning Library is a public lending library in Kennington, London, housed in a purpose-built Grade II listed building designed by architect Sidney R. J. Smith in the Gothic Revival style. It was originally a gift to the people of Kennington from Jemina Durning Smith.
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Kennington · 4 min walk
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Oval · 10 min walk
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Elephant & Castle · 11 min walk
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Southwark St George's · Nine Elms · Brixton Hill · Leigham Vale · South Norwood
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Holborn · Strand · Lambeth Walk · Brixton · Clapham Park
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Knightsbridge · Hans Town · Pimlico · Lambeth Walk · Elephant
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