Photographer Granted Rare Access to Cambridge’s May Balls for 40 Years
Dafydd Jones, a photographer, has documented Cambridge University's May Balls for over 40 years, culminating in a new photography book titled 'Cambridge Balls.' The book captures the evolution of these iconic events, showcasing moments from various decades and highlighting the changing demographics of attendees. Jones describes his work as an anthropological study of the celebrations marking the end of university life.
- ▪Dafydd Jones has been granted unique access to Cambridge's May Balls since 1981.
- ▪His new book, 'Cambridge Balls,' features a visual record of over 40 years of these events.
- ▪The photographs reveal how the May Balls have evolved, including increased participation from international students.
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Photographer Granted Rare Access to Cambridge’s May Balls for 40 Years May 30, 2026 Pesala Bandara Magdalene May Ball 2023, Magdalene College, Cambridge. 21 June 2023 | © Dafydd Jones A photographer has been granted unique access to Cambridge University’s famed May Balls for more than 40 years, and has documented this hidden world of late-night revelry in a new photography book. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop", slotId: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile", slotId: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile" }); Cambridge Balls is the new book by society photographer Dafydd Jones (published by ACC Art Books).
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