Seven Rivers to Cross: A Mostly British Council Life

Bruce Nightingale, Sir John Hanson

ISBN 10: 1860641318 / ISBN 13: 9781860641312

Published by Radcliffe Press, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Seven Rivers to Cross: A Mostly British Council Life
• Publisher: Radcliffe Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860641318
• ISBN 13: 9781860641312
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This survey of a career overseeing cultural relations on behalf on the British Council provides an insight into the practical business of building cultural bridges and supplying philanthropic assistance.

Bruce Nightingale joined the British Council in 1965, but had spent the previous nine years gaining overseas experience, including a period as a district officer in the Colonial Service in Nigeria.

His postings abroad included Malawi during the first six years of independence, Japan in the year of ""Expo '70"", Malaysia in its new industrializing phase, and Romania during its rapid decline. Service in London, in charge of the Council's film and video operations, was followed by Finland, and finally, by Ethiopia during the climax of the civil war and its aftermath. He retired in 1992.

About the Author

Bruce Nightingale retired in 1992 and was awarded an OBE. He persists in music-making and continues his contact with students from overseas in Exeter and Plymouth. He is involved with the National Trust and Friends of Dartington and enjoys sailing.