Title
May Morning Under Lockdown
Subject
The Covid-19 Pandemic and Oxford
Description
At 6 am on May Morning in 2019, a crowd of more than 13,000 people gathered by Magdalen College. These photos show the stark difference between this year and last year. Although a virtual May Morning was held this year, the Magdalen bells were not rung and the streets remained empty.
You can view photographs from this event by visiting this Facebook page .
You can view photographs from this event by visiting this Facebook page .
Date
May 1st 2020
May 1st 2019
May 1st 2019
Publisher
Museum of Oxford
Rights
Jane Allingham
Alt text
Image 1: 2019, extremely crowded street from above
Image 2: 2020, deserted street
Image 2: 2020, deserted street
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