Every year the PLS holds a members only event on 2nd December to mark Larkin’s death at the age of 63 in 1985. These events have taken many different forms over the years but we

Nick Cave, writer and musician, has done the Society the honour of accepting its invitation to join our distinguished and varied list of Honorary Vice Presidents. In 2019, he was asked what his favourite poem

Did you know that Larkin was a great present buyer? Contrary to popular belief, he was often the first person to organise gifts for his colleagues at the Brynmor Jones Library. The PLS has a

Over the weekend of 13-15th September visitors to Stapleford Granary near Cambridge were treated to a wonderful combination of Larkin inspired events featuring poetry, talks, music and theatre against the backdrop of a retrospective exhibition

The Philip Larkin Society is delighted to be supporting the forthcoming Larkin Weekend at Stapleford Granary near Cambridge. Stapleford Granary is a beautiful Arts Centre with award-winning facilities set in a converted 19th century farm complex.

Saturday 21 September 2024 10.00 – 15.30 Join us for a poetry workshop in the park, drawing inspiration from Philip Larkin’s time in Hull. Come join us at Artlink Hull for a unique poetry writing