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Philip Pullen

@philippullen.bsky.social
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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. 🇺🇦

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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Looking forward to talking about Philip Larkin’s connections with Beverley and East Yorkshire at St Mary’s Church, Beverley at 7.30. Friday 2nd October @plsoc.bsky.social
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
They were all on the back row
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It was fantastic! Full house and hugely entertaining
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Gathering for The Archers at 75 event in Harrogate #TheArchers
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
@julianwild.bsky.social
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
@thecidershedpod.bsky.social A nice find in the Oxfam Bookshop in Harrogate prior to tomorrow’s Archers Live at 75 #TheArchers
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Good to see this flag flying in Harrogate
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Hi Marc. Yes we’re coming on well. Hope all is well with you.
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Lincoln Cathedral looking amazing in the morning sunlight.
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Lovely evening meeting up with random people to view the eclipse in Beverley last night
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
‘Why, Coventry!’…. I was born here @plsoc.bsky.social
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Fabulous indie bookshop in Lincoln
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Champions! #LincolnCity
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
‘Sudden elegances’ @plsoc.bsky.social
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
What a fantastic two days at the Philip Larkin Society conference. The Glastonbury of literary conferences @plsoc.bsky.social @
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
👍💪🆙
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Exeter Cathedral resplendent in the morning sunshine
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Ooo, that sounds intriguing!
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Hi Marc, or very nervous! Hope you’re keeping well. I’m in Exeter now for tonight’s game. I stayed with my daughter in Bath over the weekend. Cardiff was amazing! Just done a live piece for Radio Lincolnshire. I couldn’t get a Larkin reference in sadly
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Even Glastonbury has an Imps connection @lincolncityfc.bsky.social
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
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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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
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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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
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.
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The Philip Larkin Society Conference 2026
Two days of fascinating talks and presentations exploring the work of Philip Larkin and his literary contemporaries.
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Sincil Bank on Valentines Day #LincolnCity
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Bridlington sunset
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Bridlington sunset
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
‘Why Coventry!… I was born here.’
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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
open.spotify.com/episode/6KM3...
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Ghosts by Philip Larkin
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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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.
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Waterstones in what used to be the Wool Exchange in Bradford. Reminds me a little of the old Library at Queen’s Belfast @plsoc.bsky.social
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
A short break in Bradford. National Science & Media Museum, football, and the Turner Prize in this brilliant City of Culture
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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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...
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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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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
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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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Please enjoy this wonderful piece about Larkin by @zoomburst.substack.com
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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.
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
After leading a tour of St Mary’s in Beverley today for Heritage Open Days we headed up the bell tower. Astonishing views.
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Thanks Luna. I should say that two poems particularly resonated, both by Helen Dunmore, who came from Beverley - ‘To my nine year old self’ and ‘I Have Been Thinking of You so Loudly’.
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
A beautiful day for leading ‘Walking With Words, a poetic stroll around Beverley’, as part of the East Yorks Walking Festival along with Beverley poet and creative writer, Chris Sewart.
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
If only they’d made the movie @plsoc.bsky.social
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Philip Larkin Society @plsoc.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
A very special podcast philiplarkin.com/uncategorize...
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Jovon Makama
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Yes, early days though, and possibly our first £1 M + sale
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Thanks Marc and I hope you rock League 2
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Very good Lincoln City FC exhibition in the Chapter House in Lincoln Cathedral
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Yes it’s a great book. Good to read alongside JB Priestley’s original.
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Beverley Folk Festival weekend is underway. Brilliant evening with the Hillbilly Troupe tonight. Better than ever
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
No doubt as an avid listener he would have been amused by having his poetry quoted in an episode last year
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Glorious day in Oxford
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Philip Pullen @philippullen.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
‘Don’t know what I should do if it weren’t for The Archers & other forms of unreality’ Philip Larkin to Monica Jones, 6-8-62 @plsoc.bsky.social #TheArchers
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