Close No. 101 High Street 1868

"Close No. 101 High Street" is a 1868 calotype photograph by Scottish photographer Thomas Annan. It portrays a narrow, cobblestone alley in Glasgow, Scotland, with clothes hanging out to dry and a glimpse of a figure in the distance. The image is a striking example of Annan's documentary style, capturing the realities of urban life in Victorian era Britain. The composition is simple, emphasizing the cramped and narrow spaces characteristic of the city's poorer neighborhoods. This photograph, part of Annan's "The Old Closes and Streets of Glasgow" series, offers a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of the time, highlighting the stark contrast between the rich and poor.