#OTD in 1966 – In 19th Century Dublin, Montgomery St was the largest red-light district in Europe.

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At least 1,600 ladies conducted their business and the future King Edward VII lost his virginity there. This specialisation was immortalised in the song ‘Monto’ (Take Me Up To Monto) by the Dubliners, recorded on this date.

Image | Elliot Place, Dublin, c 1930s

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