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Philip Pullen

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Writer and researcher. Beverley, East Yorkshire. Rejoiner. A passion for archives, Lincoln City F.C. & all things Larkin, not necessarily in that order. Trustee of The Philip Larkin Society. #TheArchers. Views my own. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦

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Ooo, that sounds intriguing!

10.03.2026 09:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Marc, or very nervous! Hope you’re keeping well. I’m in Exeter now for tonight’s game. I stayed with my daughter in Bath over the weekend. Cardiff was amazing! Just done a live piece for Radio Lincolnshire. I couldn’t get a Larkin reference in sadly

10.03.2026 09:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Even Glastonbury has an Imps connection @lincolncityfc.bsky.social

09.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Keynsham, en route to Cardiff. Memories of Horace Bachelor. Radio Luxembourg, and β€˜plugging at the four aways’ @plsoc.bsky.social @lincolncityfc.bsky.social

07.03.2026 08:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

15.02.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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/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.

07.02.2026 07:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Sincil Bank on Valentines Day #LincolnCity

14.02.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bridlington sunset

21.12.2025 12:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bridlington sunset

19.12.2025 21:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Philip Larkin was a regular listener to The Archers. He’d be amused to hear that turkey plucking still forms a storyline. Here he is writing to his mother in Nov 56: β€˜if you listen to The Archers, I expect you as smile at β€œMrs Larkin” being asked to pluck the turkeys.
#TheArchers @plsoc.bsky.social

04.12.2025 17:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Why Coventry!… I was born here.’

23.11.2025 16:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ghosts by Philip Larkin

open.spotify.com/episode/6KM3...

31.10.2025 06:54 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Halloween from the Tiny in All That Air team, including Maggie the sprocker. Please head over to the podcast for an exploration of one of Larkin's less well known poems.

31.10.2025 06:51 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Waterstones in what used to be the Wool Exchange in Bradford. Reminds me a little of the old Library at Queen’s Belfast @plsoc.bsky.social

29.10.2025 14:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A short break in Bradford. National Science & Media Museum, football, and the Turner Prize in this brilliant City of Culture

29.10.2025 14:03 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tiny In All That Air Books Podcast Β· Every two months Β· 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...

New episode out today, a gentle ramble through all things PLS with Lyn Lockwood and @chriswriting.bsky.social
Tiny In All That Air - Podcast - Apple Podcasts share.google/4WSVZQtT0ZVk...

24.10.2025 07:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lovely day for the Avenues walk and writing workshop with Lyn Lockwood and Jane Bluett. The Avenues and Pearson Park looked splendid in the autumn sunshine, and Jane's writing guidance produced all kinds of fascinating responses to Larkin. Thank you to all our attendees and the excellent Artlink.

12.10.2025 09:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Please enjoy this wonderful piece about Larkin by @zoomburst.substack.com

02.10.2025 06:22 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sad to see the passing of Dickie Bird. I once met him on a train heading out of London after a meeting at Lord’s. He told me he couldn’t wait to get home to Barnsley; also that Richard Hadley was the best all round cricketer he’d come across.

23.09.2025 14:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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After leading a tour of St Mary’s in Beverley today for Heritage Open Days we headed up the bell tower. Astonishing views.

12.09.2025 16:54 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Luna. I should say that two poems particularly resonated, both by Helen Dunmore, who came from Beverley - β€˜To my nine year old self’ and β€˜I Have Been Thinking of You so Loudly’.

09.09.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A beautiful day for leading β€˜Walking With Words, a poetic stroll around Beverley’, as part of the East Yorks Walking Festival along with Beverley poet and creative writer, Chris Sewart.

08.09.2025 17:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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If only they’d made the movie @plsoc.bsky.social

09.08.2025 10:04 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A very special podcast philiplarkin.com/uncategorize...

09.08.2025 05:43 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4

Jovon Makama

02.08.2025 20:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, early days though, and possibly our first Β£1 M + sale

02.08.2025 19:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Marc and I hope you rock League 2

02.08.2025 19:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Very good Lincoln City FC exhibition in the Chapter House in Lincoln Cathedral

02.08.2025 11:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes it’s a great book. Good to read alongside JB Priestley’s original.

01.07.2025 12:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Beverley Folk Festival weekend is underway. Brilliant evening with the Hillbilly Troupe tonight. Better than ever

20.06.2025 22:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0