British Culture

Explore some of the things that you and others consider as British culture. You will look at how influences from around the world come together in many ways to make Britain's culture unique and varied..

 Introduction

Although a small country today, Britain has in its history had links with other cultures from all over the world, in roles both as leaders and followers. This varied past gives Britain a diverse culture that has a wide range of different influences. Many of the traditions that are often considered to be British have their origins in other parts of the world. The list of things that make up British culture is infinitely long, and although there are definitely some iconic aspects to British life there cannot ever be a definitive list of everything. This is in itself an important part of being British, as it relates to the British value that everyone’s beliefs and preferences are a valid way to celebrate being British. We will explore some different ideas that people may associate with being typically British to learn where they come from and what part they play in modern British life.