Includes catalogues for various art exhibitions held at York City Art Gallery during the period.
Zonder titelThe bundle includes newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to exhibitions held during 1927 at York City Art Gallery.
Zonder titelThe volume was compiled by J W Knowles and consists of newspaper cuttings on artists of local and national importance. It also includes handwritten notes and observations on art, as well as notices of local exhibitions and some small
sketches.
These numbered volumes contain newspaper clippings and handwritten notes on a variety of subjects relating to artists and the arts.
Zonder titelThe album relates to renovations on the premises carried out in the 1990s.
Zonder titelResearch notes compiled by a local researcher, relating to premises owned or supported by the Knowles family:
'The Sign of the Bible', Stonegate;
Stonegate warehouse;
Coffee Yard;
Grape Lane Chapel and
Stonegate.
These items were not created by Knowles family themselves, but relate to the family home and business premises in Stonegate, York. They were created by a local researcher in the 1990s, and gifted to the family shortly afterwards.
Zonder titelThe estate belonged to members of the extended Knowles family.
Zonder titelThe exhibition took place in Leeds Grand Central Hall, and featured accompanying music from the Halle Orchestra.
Zonder titelThe command was issued by King George III and relates to a ship captained by Scoresby called The Resolution, which was to sail to and attack Denmark during the Napoleonic Wars.
Zonder titelThe creed was apparently written by John Steward of Whitby and relates to William Pitt, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Henry Dundas.
Zonder titelThe items in this series were created by members of the extended Knowles family, however they can no longer be attributed to one family member in particular.
Zonder titelThe funeral of Christopher Milward took place in York Minster.
Zonder titelThe volume contains a number of newspaper cuttings relating to activities Christopher Milward was involved in during his tenure as Lord Mayor (1895-1897). The cuttings have been pasted into an earlier letterbook from the 1830s.
Zonder titelChristopher Milward was a member of the Knowles' extended family, and held the position of Lord Mayor of York twice (1895-1897) including Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Year. This collection includes an album of newspaper cuttings relating to his work as Lord Mayor, and an order of service for his funeral.
Zonder titelIt is likely that the booklet was issued to John Alder Knowles in his capacity as a member of the Society.
Zonder titelIncludes:
Programme for the congregation day luncheon (2 copies);
Bundle of tickets and programme for Miss J E Knowles to attend the ceremony;
Four newspaper cuttings relating to the awards ceremony.
John Alder Knowles enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Land Forces. Also includes a menu card for a dinner of the Cadets of No 5 Officer Cadet Battalion held on 30/3/1917.
Zonder titelThe card was issued by the 1st Field Survey Company and features a poem relating to the Royal Engineers in France.
Zonder titelThe certificate was issued in St Michael le Belfrey, York.
Zonder titelThis collection includes the baptism certificate of John Alder Knowles, papers regarding his enlistment and rationing in both the First and Second World Wars, and papers relating to his honorary degree from University of Hull in 1957.
Zonder titelComparative list of household accounts of J W Knowles between 1856 and 1866.
Zonder titelThe house, 'Beach-holme', was the family holiday home of J W Knowles and his family for a number of years.
Includes:
Visitors book to the house featuring photographs of the building and notes from visitors who came to stay. Included amongst the signatures are the parents of English artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth;
Letter re income tax on the property, 1910;
Newspaper cuttings book re Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby (including details of author Leo Walmsley who used to stay in the area and played cricket with J W Knowles); 1905-1964.
Includes two sketchbooks containing pencil drawings of J W Knowles, apparently as family holidays, as well as one volume of coloured and pencil sketches for window commissions.
Zonder titelThe card consists of a hand-coloured front designed by J W Knowles, and a rotating disk at the back featuring photographs of the entire family. The rear disk could be rotated depending on which family member's birthday it was.
Zonder titelThe banns were read at St Michael le Belfrey, York.
Zonder titelAlso includes details of the Stanhope Forbes School of Painting.
Zonder titelThe house was previously owned by the Varvill family, ancestors of J W Knowles.
Zonder titelThe photographs were collected by John Ward Knowles in his capacity as a member of the Society.
Zonder titelAlso includes some session programmes.
Zonder titelThe programmes were collected by John Ward Knowles, who was a member of the Society. Also includes some newspaper cuttings.
Zonder titelThis collection includes personal documents relating to J W Knowles, including ration cards, accounts book, letter book, prescriptions and banns certificate.
Zonder titelDetail of the body of Christ being brought down from the cross. Medieval.
Zonder titelDecorative, leaded stained glass panel.
Zonder titelStained glass window with seven panels, female figures and scrolls with French text. From Biver: Mode d'Emploi des Cantons pour les Peintres Verriers au XVI siecle.
Zonder titelReproduction from a book or pamphlet showing different images of engravings of pieces of stained glass (parts of faces, animals, decorative borders etc) from St Stephen's Chapel. Engraved and published by JT Smith, Jan 1804.
Zonder titelReproduction from a French book showing several panels depicting various Biblical scenes (?) and text. Subjects are prophets and Sibyls. From Biver: Mode d'Emploi des Cantons pour les Peintres Verriers au XVI siecle.
Zonder titelReproduction from Lasteyrie(?) showing a stained glass window depicting (top to bottom) the Annunciation, Madonna and Child and donors (two female, one male) presenting a stained glass window to God. Medieval.
Zonder titelReproduction of the front cover of a Catalogue of Specimens of Stained Glass, for an exhibition of Mr and Mrs Pearson's work displayed at 'Rooms lately occupied by the Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce' in the Strand.
Zonder titelReproduction from a book, depicting one drawing of a window with St Paul, and one drawn design for a window of St Paul. Similar compositons, especially positions of hands, in both.
Zonder titelMarked as 'before restoration.' Stained glass depicting Crucifixion. Glass broken and damaged with pieces missing.
Zonder titelMarked as 'before restoration.' One glass plate negative and one transparency. Glass plate depicts stained glass coat of arms, fractured, with part of border missing. Transparency depicts same coat of arms, restored.
Zonder titelThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Zonder titelReproduction of the front cover of the catalogue for Messrs Hoadley and Oldfield's exhibition of Enamelled Pictures on Glass, held at St James's Place. Dated 1833.
Zonder titelReproduction from an advertisement for an exhibition of Enamelled Pictures on Glass, held at St James's Place.
Zonder titelStained glass window depicting St Martin kneeling before Jesus and several angels who hold a cloth. (see also KNO/24/986). By Ford Maddox Brown.
Zonder titelCartoon depicting St Martin kneeling before Jesus and several angels who hold a cloth (reference to St Martin giving a beggar his cloak). See also KNO/24/987. Cartoon by Ford Madox Brown.
Zonder titelStained glass window depicting Moses holding tablets with the Ten Commandments written on them. 'Difficult cut in head' possibly reference to Moses' horns? Victorian. By Sir Edward Burne Jones.
Zonder titelReproduction of a print depicting a stained glass window with an image of a pedlar, with a walking stick, a pack on his back and a dog by his side. Caption describes the window as having been there 'since time immemorial'. Print published by N. Smith 1791. N.B. The print is inscribed 'see Maitland V2 p1387. Bibliotheca Topographia Brittanica N.39 p30'.
Zonder titelSimilar to Winchester College. Part of a medieval stained glass window depicting St John the Evangelist holding a chalice with a dragon or salamander in it.
Zonder titelStained glass light depicting St Christopher carrying the Christ child over the river. Medieval.
Zonder titelReproduction from a book: parts of two stained glass windows, one depicting the Last Supper(?), the other depicting two male and one female figures at prayer (donor window?).
Zonder titelStained glass light depicting the female personification of Hope? (as in KNO/24/943).
Zonder titelThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Zonder titelStained glass light depicting the female personification of Faith? (as in KNO/24/952).
Zonder titelFirst World War memorial tablet commemorating war dead of Thorpe Bassett
Zonder titelFirst World War memorial tablet commemorating war dead of an unidentified parish in York. (One of the men named was from Acomb).
Zonder titelFirst World War memorial plaque in wood and brass(?), commemorating the war dead of Skelmanthorpe.
Zonder titelDecorated letter to Rev. NJ Miller, Rural Dean of South Holderness, on the occasion of his retirement. Signed by incumbents of parishes of South Holderness. Dated MCMXX (1920).
Zonder titelFirst World War parish memorial from St Mary's in Thixendale, listing the dead and the men who 'returned in safety'.
Zonder titelNegative photo image of a First World War memorial plaque.
Zonder titelInterior of a church, taken from the aisle, showing a stained glass window, an altar and pews.
Zonder titelHatchment and coat of arms with 'Loyal Secret' written on scroll. (Possibly Poppleton and Moreby?).
Zonder titelChancel at St Wilfrid's, with decorative panels, altar and crucifix visible.
Zonder titelThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Zonder titelEast Wall of St John's Church, with reredos and painted wall (see also KNO/24/968). 2 copies.
Zonder titelInterior of St John's Church, Whitby. Two plates depicting different images of the reredos and surrounding area under construction, with scaffolding and ladders. The third plate shows the finished reredos and painting.
Zonder titelNegative image of the coat of arms of the Earl of Harborough. Includes individual crests of all title holders within shield, with handwritten key to the 30 Earls of Harborough written underneath.
Zonder titelWooden triptych with Jesus holding a chalice, flanked by two angels or saints. One is holding the crown of thorns, one holding bread.
Zonder titelInterior of St George's Church, York, showing stained glass window with crucifix altar and statues in front of it. 2 copies.
Zonder titelStained glass panel with Lion and Unicorn design. 'Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God' and 'The Peacemaker of the World' written around borders, as in plate 1 of KNO/24/529.
Zonder titelIncludes: 1. abstract quatrefoil-based design; 2. painted image of St Catherine; 3. Painted image of St Hilda and 4. painted image of St Cuthbert.
Zonder titelImage of reredos, depicting Jesus flanked by five kneeling angels holding thuribles. 2 copies.
Zonder titelPanel showing a tower, with a scroll reading 'Faith', and a lower caption reading 'Erected in the memory of' [see KNO/24/955 and KN0/24/597].
Zonder titelSpires with an angel holding a book, making a gesture of blessing.
Zonder titelThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Zonder titelSpires with an angel holding up a flaming heart.
Zonder titelSpires with an angel holding a book, making a gesture of blessing.
Zonder titelPanel showing a tower, with a scroll reading 'Hope', and a lower caption reading 'Beverley who died Nov 1906' [see KNO/24/955].
Zonder titelSpire of a church flanked by two angels holding scrolls reading 'Charity' and 'Faith'.
Zonder titelPanel showing two angels, with a scroll reading 'Charity', and a lower caption reading 'George Hobson formerly of'.
Zonder titelQuatrefoil with image of bird and a scroll border reading 'The Fruits of the Spirit'.
Zonder titelFemale figure (Faith?) holding a crosier with crucifix on it.
Zonder titelFemale figure (Faith?) holding a crosier with crucifix on it.
Zonder titelStained glass image of a female figure (Hope?) with hands clasped to chest, and an anchor(?) partially visible behind her.
Zonder titelStained glass image of a female figure (Hope?) with hands clasped to chest, and an anchor(?) partially visible behind her.
Zonder titelThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Zonder titelFemale figure (Charity) gathering a long-haired adolescent(?) figure to her.
Zonder titelEtching of a stained glass window showing three lights depicting female embodiments of Faith, Charity (as in KNO/24/946) and Hope (similar to KNO/24/943).
Zonder titelEtching of a stained glass window showing three lights depicting female embodiments of Faith, Charity (as in KNO/24/946) and Hope (similar to KNO/24/943).
Zonder titel