Old Vennel off High Street 1868

"Old Vennel off High Street" is a photograph by Thomas Annan taken in 1868, depicting a narrow, cobbled street in Glasgow, Scotland. Annan was a Scottish photographer known for his documentation of urban life, particularly the poverty and squalor of the working class. This image is part of his "The Old Closes and Streets of Glasgow" series, which showcased the realities of life in the city's slums. The photograph captures the cramped living conditions, the lack of sanitation, and the presence of poverty in a stark and unvarnished way. The composition emphasizes the narrowness and darkness of the alleyway, highlighting the social and economic disparities of the time.