Yes someone thought it was a great idea to take tar paper and roll it into a circle for use as sewer lines. We see these mostly installed here in the US around WWII from 1940-1950. If you have this type of sewer line most likely you have already replaced it. If not, you should or it will become an emergency replacement.
History of lines continued.
Just some more images of old pipes. Clay sewer line and wooden water lines.
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