The Slums of Glasgow 1868 - 1877

"The Slums of Glasgow" is a series of photographs taken by Thomas Annan between 1868 and 1877, which documented the poverty and squalor of the city's working-class neighborhoods. This particular photograph, "Close No. 83 High Street", captures a narrow, dark alleyway with a cobblestone floor and a wooden bridge crossing over it. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh living conditions faced by many Glaswegians during this period, and it provides a powerful visual representation of social inequality. Annan's work is considered a significant contribution to early documentary photography.