Philip Pullen
@philippullen.bsky.social
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. 🇺🇦
Lincoln Cathedral looking amazing in the morning sunlight.
September 5, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Lincoln Cathedral looking amazing in the morning sunlight.
Lovely evening meeting up with random people to view the eclipse in Beverley last night
August 13, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Lovely evening meeting up with random people to view the eclipse in Beverley last night
‘Why, Coventry!’…. I was born here @plsoc.bsky.social
July 11, 2026 at 8:23 AM
‘Why, Coventry!’…. I was born here @plsoc.bsky.social
Fabulous indie bookshop in Lincoln
April 22, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Fabulous indie bookshop in Lincoln
‘Sudden elegances’ @plsoc.bsky.social
April 17, 2026 at 9:58 AM
‘Sudden elegances’ @plsoc.bsky.social
What a fantastic two days at the Philip Larkin Society conference. The Glastonbury of literary conferences @plsoc.bsky.social @
March 20, 2026 at 5:32 PM
What a fantastic two days at the Philip Larkin Society conference. The Glastonbury of literary conferences @plsoc.bsky.social @
Exeter Cathedral resplendent in the morning sunshine
March 11, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Exeter Cathedral resplendent in the morning sunshine
Even Glastonbury has an Imps connection @lincolncityfc.bsky.social
March 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Even Glastonbury has an Imps connection @lincolncityfc.bsky.social
Keynsham, en route to Cardiff. Memories of Horace Bachelor. Radio Luxembourg, and ‘plugging at the four aways’ @plsoc.bsky.social @lincolncityfc.bsky.social
March 7, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Keynsham, en route to Cardiff. Memories of Horace Bachelor. Radio Luxembourg, and ‘plugging at the four aways’ @plsoc.bsky.social @lincolncityfc.bsky.social
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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.
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.
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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.
Sincil Bank on Valentines Day #LincolnCity
February 14, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Sincil Bank on Valentines Day #LincolnCity
Bridlington sunset
December 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Bridlington sunset
Bridlington sunset
December 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Bridlington sunset
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: ‘if you listen to The Archers, I expect you as smile at “Mrs Larkin” being asked to pluck the turkeys.
#TheArchers @plsoc.bsky.social
#TheArchers @plsoc.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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: ‘if you listen to The Archers, I expect you as smile at “Mrs Larkin” being asked to pluck the turkeys.
#TheArchers @plsoc.bsky.social
#TheArchers @plsoc.bsky.social
‘Why Coventry!… I was born here.’
November 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
‘Why Coventry!… I was born here.’
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Reposted by Philip Pullen
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.
October 31, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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.
A short break in Bradford. National Science & Media Museum, football, and the Turner Prize in this brilliant City of Culture
October 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A short break in Bradford. National Science & Media Museum, football, and the Turner Prize in this brilliant City of Culture
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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...
Tiny In All That Air - Podcast - Apple Podcasts share.google/4WSVZQtT0ZVk...
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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October 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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...
Tiny In All That Air - Podcast - Apple Podcasts share.google/4WSVZQtT0ZVk...
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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.
October 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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.
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Please enjoy this wonderful piece about Larkin by @zoomburst.substack.com
Of course I love #Larkin. I'm From #Hull, and Larkin is as Hull as Dean Windass, pattie and chips, the plotting parlour in Ye Olde White Harte and Reckitt's chimney. Despite the fact that he was a librarian from Coventry. #Poetry #hcafc
2.43 Philip Larkin, The Wordsworth of Deprivation
Kingston upon Hull, swearing and unhappiness as components of great poetry.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Please enjoy this wonderful piece about Larkin by @zoomburst.substack.com
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.
September 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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.
After leading a tour of St Mary’s in Beverley today for Heritage Open Days we headed up the bell tower. Astonishing views.
September 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
After leading a tour of St Mary’s in Beverley today for Heritage Open Days we headed up the bell tower. Astonishing views.