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