Philip Larkin Society - Activities

Activities

The society carries out various activities, such as a University of Hull lecture which was carried out in February 2009 addressing one of Larkin's novels, A Girl in Winter. A history of previous events have been held by the society. The society is currently hosting a series of events in Hull, collectively described as Larkin 25 from June to December 2010 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Larkin's death.

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