Duke Street, Glasgow

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Duke Street is a street running eastwards from the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland, through the district of Dennistoun. It is generally considered to be the longest "street" in the UK.[citation needed] From 1798 to 1955 it was best known for its prison. Other former landmarks included the Great Eastern Hotel at no. 100, which was a notorious common lodging house, and the Eastern District Hospital, latterly known as Duke Street Hospital. It is served by Duke Street railway station.