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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]

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