Larkin about in Hull

A festival to celebrate the life and work of poet Philip Larkin has been announced, culminating in the unveiling of a statue in his honour, the Hull Daily Mail reports.

A five-month programme of events is planned for next year, ending with the erection of the statue of Larkin at Hull's Paragon Station.

Larkin 25 will be a series of cultural events leading up to the unveiling on December 2, 2010 – the 25th anniversary of his death.

The celebrations will include a community art project, a 'Larkin trail' and exhibitions of Larkin memorabilia including cartoons and photography.

The events could include an exhibition of some of the 2,500 letters written by Larkin to his parents.