E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Queen’s Pipe (The).
An oven at the Victoria Docks for destroying (by the Inland Revenue authorities) refuse and worthless tobacco. In 1892 the oven was replaced by a furnace.
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In the Queen’s Warehouse, near the Monument, is a smaller pipe for the destruction of contraband articles.
In the Queen’s Warehouse, near the Monument, is a smaller pipe for the destruction of contraband articles.
