Hull History Centre, Hull Museums and Galleries, and the Philip Larkin Society, have all helped to share the story of Larkin’s life and work through archiving, curating and exhibiting artefacts that shed light on Larkin’s many passions and interests. From his collection of Frog and Toad related ornaments and toys, to his vast record collection and personal library, these items reveal much about the hidden life of a complex polymath of a man.

These images were taken by © Jonathan Levy for Larkin25, with the exception of Larkinalia 1 and 2 © Dennis Low/Larkin25, and Larkin’s Toads, which was taken by Philip Larkin and is reproduced with the kind permission of the Larkin Estate.