An exhibition celebrating life in Leicester is on display at Leicester Museum.
Showcasing the findings from the Living Together oral history project, which has been led by St Philip’s Centre and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this project documents the stories of 103 people who today call Leicester home, but come from a variety of backgrounds.
Around a third of interviewees were not from the UK originally, while a third were from the UK but not from Leicester, and a third were from Leicester.
Key themes that emerge from the interviews include whether people felt free to be themselves in Leicester, how the city celebrates, and some of the barriers and challenges that people face.
Other topics covered include lived religion and belief, changes in the city, and experiences people could only have had in Leicester.
Visitors to the exhibition are able to listen to clips from the recordings, read through quotes from interviewees, and give their own thoughts on life in Leicester today.
Revd Dr Tom Wilson, Director of St Philip’s Centre, said: “Leicester is well-known for its harmony and ability of many communities to live well together.
“This project has documented and preserved the experiences that lie behind the cohesion and community spirit of the city by recording the memories of one hundred and three people who have made their home in Leicester.”
He added: “We gave people who live and work in the city the opportunity to record their experience of living within the rich variety of cultures and experiences found within Leicester. The exhibition showcases some of our findings about how we live together.”
The exhibition is on display at Leicester Museum’s People’s Gallery until May 2026. 
For more information on the project, visit www.leicesterlivingtogether.com