Letter: That Philip Larkin - he was all right, I suppose

Letter: Please do not name the new walkwayin Wellington after Philip Larkin. A few literary snobs would like you to do so. That would annoy too many Wellingtonians, especially those who have met Larkin. He grossly insulted our town and its people.

Some of his poetry is good, but he should not be ranked among the greats.

Wellington Civic Society hosted readings in the library and presented a picture. That should be enough generosity to our detractor.

Allan Frost and Rob Francis have made excellent suggestions, any of which would be much more suitable.

Someone has even suggested naming the path after me; please don't do that either.

Anyway, I'm still alive.

George Evans

Wellington