No 10 machine rebuild, the machine initilly had just a single MG cylinder, like no 8, as shown in the attached plan. The reeler stood between the machine reel up and no 11’s screens. There is a photograph, on the English Heritage website I think, which shows no 10 in this condition with no 9 wet end beyond. At this time 10 had no pre-driers. It was later rebuilt (was it originally a tissue machine and with the construction of the KC mill and consumer choice changing to soft tilet tissue, reduced demand led to its rebuild? Pure speculation on my part at this stage, would be great to hear from someone who knows).
These photos show the removal of the old MG cylinder and the delivery and installation of the new cylinder.
WM plan showing original no 10 layout – undated.
