Philip Larkin Society
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The Philip Larkin Society Conference 2026
Two days of fascinating talks and presentations exploring the work of Philip Larkin and his literary contemporaries.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1727992314... There is a great programme of speakers and topics at this year's conference 19-20 March in Hull. Open to all, please register for a place and come along.
Perfect preparation for our book club meeting on Monday!
Progression of the day by reading and drinking, but not location.
February 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Perfect preparation for our book club meeting on Monday!
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The fantastic ‘in conversation’ with David Remfrey, recorded at Beverley Art Gallery in June 2025. David was a friend of Larkin’s publishers, Jean and George Hartley, and once asked Larkin to sit for him. Discussed in the Q&A at the end.
The fantastic ‘in conversation’ with David Remfrey, recorded at Beverley Art Gallery in June 2025. David was a friend of Larkin’s publishers, Jean and George Hartley, and once asked Larkin to sit for him. Discussed in the Q&A at the end.
In Conversation with David Remfry - Beverley Art Gallery
YouTube video by East Riding Libraries, Museums and Archives
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February 19, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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The fantastic ‘in conversation’ with David Remfrey, recorded at Beverley Art Gallery in June 2025. David was a friend of Larkin’s publishers, Jean and George Hartley, and once asked Larkin to sit for him. Discussed in the Q&A at the end.
The fantastic ‘in conversation’ with David Remfrey, recorded at Beverley Art Gallery in June 2025. David was a friend of Larkin’s publishers, Jean and George Hartley, and once asked Larkin to sit for him. Discussed in the Q&A at the end.
Thank you to @chriswriting.bsky.social and @stage4beverley.bsky.social for a great event that celebrated the work of Philip Larkin and the Philip Larkin Society, and the role that poetry in general plays in telling stories about our lives.
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Thank you to @chriswriting.bsky.social and @stage4beverley.bsky.social for a great event that celebrated the work of Philip Larkin and the Philip Larkin Society, and the role that poetry in general plays in telling stories about our lives.
It's 25 years since the death of Monica Jones. Here is Rachel Cooke's insightful review of John Sutherland's book about Monica from 2021.
www.theguardian.com/books/2021/a...
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Monica Jones, Philip Larkin and Me review – a woman under the influence
John Sutherland makes a brave attempt to rescue the reputation of Larkin’s longstanding lover and muse
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February 15, 2026 at 12:36 PM
It's 25 years since the death of Monica Jones. Here is Rachel Cooke's insightful review of John Sutherland's book about Monica from 2021.
www.theguardian.com/books/2021/a...
www.theguardian.com/books/2021/a...
No photos of Simon Armitage (as requested) but a fantastic talk, ably supported by Festival Poet @chriswriting.bsky.social @stage4beverley.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 1:44 PM
No photos of Simon Armitage (as requested) but a fantastic talk, ably supported by Festival Poet @chriswriting.bsky.social @stage4beverley.bsky.social
Looking forward to seeing Simon Armitage and @chriswriting.bsky.social today, supported by the PLS at @stage4beverley.bsky.social . We know the spirit of Philip Larkin will not be far away!
February 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Looking forward to seeing Simon Armitage and @chriswriting.bsky.social today, supported by the PLS at @stage4beverley.bsky.social . We know the spirit of Philip Larkin will not be far away!
This is our favourite statue in Hull too!
What Is My Favourite Statue In Hull?
Actor Matt Sutton selects a popular figure of a controversial figure (with wonky glasses.)
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4hsvjenp
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@plsoc.bsky.social
@tpexpress.bsky.social
Actor Matt Sutton selects a popular figure of a controversial figure (with wonky glasses.)
Supplementals: tinyurl.com/4hsvjenp
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@plsoc.bsky.social
@tpexpress.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 10:21 PM
This is our favourite statue in Hull too!
A rather dour account of Philip Larkin in this 1991 book about Hull.
February 12, 2026 at 2:55 PM
A rather dour account of Philip Larkin in this 1991 book about Hull.
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Thank you all at Philip Larkin Society.
We are delighted to be supporting Festival Poet, and PLS member, Chris Sewart, at this year’s Stage4Beverley Festival.
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youtu.be/-kAVkqb88M0?...
Chris Sewart Stage4Beverley Festival Poet 2026
YouTube video by The Philip Larkin Society
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February 10, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Thank you all at Philip Larkin Society.
Our podcast is taking a break while Lyn is co-organising this year's conference. But there are over 50 episodes to enjoy so please have a listen. Also available on our YouTube channel. No subscription or membership needed.
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Tiny In All That Air
Books Podcast · Every two months · This is the podcast for anyone who is interested in Philip Larkin. We will bring you new insights into Larkin's life and writing by talking to people with fascinatin...
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February 11, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Our podcast is taking a break while Lyn is co-organising this year's conference. But there are over 50 episodes to enjoy so please have a listen. Also available on our YouTube channel. No subscription or membership needed.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Withernsea poet Dean Wilson will be joining us at the PLS conference next month. Who knows what wonderful stories he will tell us?
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The Dean Wilson Film Club - All 6 Films
YouTube video by Back to Ours
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February 10, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Withernsea poet Dean Wilson will be joining us at the PLS conference next month. Who knows what wonderful stories he will tell us?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-3h...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-3h...
We are delighted to be supporting Festival Poet, and PLS member, Chris Sewart, at this year’s Stage4Beverley Festival.
youtu.be/-kAVkqb88M0?...
youtu.be/-kAVkqb88M0?...
Chris Sewart Stage4Beverley Festival Poet 2026
YouTube video by The Philip Larkin Society
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 10:55 AM
We are delighted to be supporting Festival Poet, and PLS member, Chris Sewart, at this year’s Stage4Beverley Festival.
youtu.be/-kAVkqb88M0?...
youtu.be/-kAVkqb88M0?...
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It was my extreme honour to step in for Philip Larkin, who was unavailable, and speak a key line from This Be The Verse on the GREAT new single from @simonloverules.bsky.social. Preorder his new album safe in the knowledge that I appear only on one track. @backlisted.bsky.social
You’re on the audio only version but the director thought it was too much for the video. What with the piss xylophone.
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(Feels Funny) But i'm getting used to it, by Simon Love
from the album The one true Prince of Wales
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February 7, 2026 at 11:58 AM
It was my extreme honour to step in for Philip Larkin, who was unavailable, and speak a key line from This Be The Verse on the GREAT new single from @simonloverules.bsky.social. Preorder his new album safe in the knowledge that I appear only on one track. @backlisted.bsky.social
The Poems on The Underground project began in 1986. It's nice to see Larkin opposite Stevie Smith, who was born in Hull, and whose archives were acquired by Larkin for the University.
February 7, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The Poems on The Underground project began in 1986. It's nice to see Larkin opposite Stevie Smith, who was born in Hull, and whose archives were acquired by Larkin for the University.
At next month's conference we will be exploring the surprising links between Philip Larkin and two of the UK's most loved writers and performers - Carry On's Kenneth Williams and Ray Davies of The Kinks
February 7, 2026 at 7:35 AM
At next month's conference we will be exploring the surprising links between Philip Larkin and two of the UK's most loved writers and performers - Carry On's Kenneth Williams and Ray Davies of The Kinks
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1727992314... There is a great programme of speakers and topics at this year's conference 19-20 March in Hull. Open to all, please register for a place and come along.
The Philip Larkin Society Conference 2026
Two days of fascinating talks and presentations exploring the work of Philip Larkin and his literary contemporaries.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 7:14 AM
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1727992314... There is a great programme of speakers and topics at this year's conference 19-20 March in Hull. Open to all, please register for a place and come along.
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#TheArchers
Today's episode of The Archers is brought to you by Philip Larkin...
Today's episode of The Archers is brought to you by Philip Larkin...
February 5, 2026 at 7:34 PM
#TheArchers
Today's episode of The Archers is brought to you by Philip Larkin...
Today's episode of The Archers is brought to you by Philip Larkin...
Friend of the PLS Jeremy Wikeley is starting a new poetry press.
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Why I'm starting a poetry press (and how you can help)
Introducing: Headless Poet
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February 6, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Friend of the PLS Jeremy Wikeley is starting a new poetry press.
jwikeley.substack.com/p/why-im-sta...
jwikeley.substack.com/p/why-im-sta...
Here's Chris Sewart's final festival poem as we get closer to this year's @stage4beverley.bsky.social event. We are looking forward to seeing Chris and all the other poets and musicians who will be bringing their fantastic energy to Beverley. Thanks Chris!
Here's my final commissioned poem for the @stage4beverley.bsky.social Festival.
First event this Sunday.
Thanks to @dislaney.bsky.social and her lovely book, 'Reward for Winter', for inspiration for this poem.
And to the @plsoc.bsky.social for their support as Stage 4 Beverley Festival Poet.
First event this Sunday.
Thanks to @dislaney.bsky.social and her lovely book, 'Reward for Winter', for inspiration for this poem.
And to the @plsoc.bsky.social for their support as Stage 4 Beverley Festival Poet.
February 5, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Here's Chris Sewart's final festival poem as we get closer to this year's @stage4beverley.bsky.social event. We are looking forward to seeing Chris and all the other poets and musicians who will be bringing their fantastic energy to Beverley. Thanks Chris!
Our President Rosie Millard will be talking about the society's ambition to reach the next generation of Larkin readers and the #nationalyearofreading at the PLS Conference 19-20th March at the University of Hull. All welcome. Register on Eventbrite at the Earlybird rate.
February 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Our President Rosie Millard will be talking about the society's ambition to reach the next generation of Larkin readers and the #nationalyearofreading at the PLS Conference 19-20th March at the University of Hull. All welcome. Register on Eventbrite at the Earlybird rate.
The opening lines to Ros Barber's wonderful poem Material, that explores memory and loss through the every day objects around us. Ros will be one of our key notes speakers at next month's conference, discussing Aubade, Jill and much more. We are open for registration for attendees on Eventbrite now.
February 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The opening lines to Ros Barber's wonderful poem Material, that explores memory and loss through the every day objects around us. Ros will be one of our key notes speakers at next month's conference, discussing Aubade, Jill and much more. We are open for registration for attendees on Eventbrite now.
This is a fantastic work of research, very easy to lose yourself as you browse the pages. We hope you enjoy it.
Finally got a copy of Philip Larkin’s Complete Poems. Studied Larkin - along with Ted Hughes, John Betjeman & Wilfred Owen - for O Level Eng Lit 40 years ago. Larkin’s humour cheers me up in very difficult times #Booksky
February 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM
This is a fantastic work of research, very easy to lose yourself as you browse the pages. We hope you enjoy it.
Reposted by Philip Larkin Society
Too late for Philip Larkin, who said "I wouldn't mind going to China if I could come back the same day".
January 29, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Too late for Philip Larkin, who said "I wouldn't mind going to China if I could come back the same day".
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1727992314... Our modest Early Bird offer ends on 6th February , so why not register for your place now? The programme is looking fantastic.
The Philip Larkin Society Conference 2026
Two days of fascinating talks and presentations exploring the work of Philip Larkin and his literary contemporaries.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1727992314... Our modest Early Bird offer ends on 6th February , so why not register for your place now? The programme is looking fantastic.