The Slums of Glasgow 1868 - 1877

"The Slums of Glasgow" is a series of photographs by Thomas Annan that documented the deplorable living conditions in Glasgow, Scotland. This particular photograph, taken between 1868 and 1877, captures a narrow, cobbled alleyway known as "Close No. 148 High Street." The image reveals the cramped and impoverished conditions of the city's working class, with bare stone walls, makeshift windows, and laundry hanging out to dry. Annan's work sought to expose the social issues of the time and called for reform. His photographs are considered early examples of social documentary photography.