Hull History Centre and The Philip Larkin Society are hosting a unique event to celebrate Philip Larkin’s friendship with local artist Ted Tarling.
Picturing Larkin: drawing objects from the archive of Philip Larkin (11am-2pm)
Pete Eves
Arrangements of objects and clothes from the archive of Philip Larkin will be displayed for you to draw or paint. This session will be led by Peter Eaves, archivist at Hull History Centre who leads a local life-drawing group. Artists of all ages and abilities welcome. Basic materials will be provided.
Larkin and Ted Tarling (3-4pm)
Professor Graham Chesters
Larkin and Hull’s Ted Tarling had a lot in common: a love of jazz, a passion for the printed word (especially poetry), mutual friendships and a shared interest in simple melancholy art. Their limited exchange of correspondence shows deep respect for each other. The talk is a brief introduction to a rich field of research.
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.
Facilities
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Assistance Dogs
Baby Changing
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Hearing Loop
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