In August 1984 Philip Larkin wrote to his friend, Hull musician, artist and publisher, Ted Tarling, to thank him for the gift of one of his paintings. Larkin described Tarling’s style as a ‘meticulous melancholy’ which captured life as he himself saw it. Inspired by their friendship, Hull History Centre and The Philip Larkin Society are hosting two events, beginning with ‘Picturing Larkin’, an artistic exploration of ‘Larkinalia’, in which artists are invited to respond to objects once to belonging to Philip Larkin through drawing or painting. In the afternoon Graham Chesters of the Philip Larkin Society will present a talk about Larkin and his connection with the fascinating life and work of Ted Tarling.
Each event is £5, book both events for a discounted price of £7.
Dates
| Date | Time | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2025 | 11:00am | £5 - £7 | Book Now |
Venue Details
The History Centre brings together the material held by the City Archives and Local Studies Library with those held by the University of Hull. These include the City’s borough archives, dating back to 1299 and amongst the best in the country; records relating to the port and docks of Hull; papers of companies and organisations reflecting Hull’s maritime history; papers of notable individuals including Andrew Marvell, Philip Larkin, Amy Johnson and William Wilberforce; records relating to local and national politics and pressure groups; and over 100,000 photographs, illustrations; maps and plans, newspapers, special collections and reference sources relating to Hull and the East Riding.
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