two of the arches of the railway viaduct alongside UMIST. These were built slanted to accommodate the winding river. See also :Category:People associated with the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology UMIST linear system External links A promotional film made in 1974 to attract prospective students to UMIST is available here: Notes and references Bibliography Cardwell, D. S. L. (ed.) (1974) Artisan to Graduate: Essays to Commemorate the Foundation in 1824 of the Manchester Mechanics' Institution, Manchester: Manchester University Press, — (2004) "Reynolds, John Henry (1842–1927)", Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press. Retrieved 18 June 2005 (subscription required) Marshall, J.D. (1964) "John Henry Reynolds, pioneer of technical education in Manchester", Vocational Aspect 16/35, 176–96 External links University of Manchester UMIST website versions from 1997 onwards, preserved in the Internet Archive Higher Education Policy Institute report based on interviews with those involved in several university mergers including UMIST's. Interviewees stressed the importance of a short timescale for mergers which "limited the time for opposition to gain momentum". UMIST's archives at the University of Manchester Library, including records of the Manchester Mechanics' Institution. .Manchester Institute of Science and Technology Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, University Manchester Institute of Science and Technology History of Manchester Educational institutions established in 1824 Educational institutions disestablished in 2004 1824 establishments in England 2004 disestablishments in England