What stories are hidden in the streets we walk (by) every day? 'On the Street Where You Live' invites you on a guided walk and talk through Ranston Street, revealing its role as a site of architectural innovation, social change, and untold stories of resilience.
Once home to fever dens and poverty, Ranston Street became a testing ground for early social housing models, championed by Octavia Hill, a pioneering woman in housing reform and co-founder of the National Trust. The street was also at the heart of the Eliza Armstrong case, a scandal that led to major legal reforms protecting young girls.
This event unearths Ranston Street’s rich layers of history, from Victorian reforms to contemporary urban life. Through storytelling and conversation, we’ll explore how the past lingers in the present and why ordinary streets are extraordinary, highlighting the importance of everyday heritage, particularly the meaning of place in a changing city.
