Abstract

The authors describe a community initiative begun in 2008 in their residential street in Rusholme, a multi-cultural, multi-faith inner-city neighbourhood in inner south Manchester, UK. Using a variety of techniques, including street tree planting, litter picking, community festivals and the establishment of a residents’ association, the authors outline the ‘Stories on our Street’ project which engaged the households in their street in aural history and photographic narratives bringing neighbours of different faiths, and none, together and building a strong sense of community spirit. The chapter sets out some of the results of the project and concludes with reflections on the importance of community engagement work of this kind.