I am Dorothy Fleet, a lifelong friend of James Kirkup from his home town and his archivist since 2006. With James’s support, I have established a vast collection of his books, artefacts and papers including all his, as yet, unpublished work. Following the sad death of James Kirkup on 10th May, 2009 in Andorra, Makoto Tamaki, his executor and sole beneficiary, has appointed me to handle James’ on-going literary estate, including all requests for permission to publish any of his works. All future income which is generated through publications will be used to develop The Collection and to promote interest in James Kirkup’s work.

The James Kirkup Collection is stored in the Central Library and the nearby Museum and Art Gallery, where items can be viewed by arrangement with the relevant venue.

All requests for permission to publish and any other enquiries regarding James Kirkup’s life and work can be sent to me at thejameskirkupcollection@yahoo.co.uk