Building    From 1882 

Leyton Library

Categories: Architecture

Designed by John Knight, this originally opened as Leyton Town Hall. It was outgrown and a replacement town hall was built next door in 1896. The empty building was later repurposed as a library.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Leyton Library

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Leyton Library

Leyton Library Grade II listed building, designed by John Knight in an Italia...

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