Oral histories
The British Council in action
Discover what our work has meant in practice for people around the world.
Through in-depth interviews, we offer a unique range of perspectives on the British Council's impact over time – from those who have firsthand experience of what we do and how we do it.
Partners, colleagues and collaborators share their personal stories and reflections from our work around the world, creating an authentic historical record of international cultural relations in action.
In their own words
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Stories from the UK
‘Creating relationships with nations around the world is one of the great things that we can do [not only] in our own interests but [also] in the interests of the world.’
Helena Kennedy
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