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Glass plate negative showing 24 sketches of various Biblical figures.

Photo of paper, with two sketches of richly dressed male figure (as in KNO/24/1072, but zoomed in).

Photo of paper, with two sketches of a richly dressed male figure.

Glass plate negative showing a photo of a stained glass Lion and Unicorn window.

Glass plate negative showing 24 sketches of various Biblical figures.

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

Three lights of a stained glass window, depicting Christ surrounded by children. Text at bottom reads 'come unto me all ye that are heavy laden and I will give you rest'.

Christ holding a chalice and wafer. Captioned 'Drink ye all of this for this is my blood'.

Showing two lights of a stained glass window, which depict a man on his knees being welcomed into heaven by an angel and Jesus. Captioned 'well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord'. Similar to KNO/24/1044, but in memor

Showing stained glass memorial window: a knight, captioned Mr Greatheart 'The Pilgrim's Progress. In memory of Reginald Barcroft Parker OBE, of Milford Hall, and John Neville Parker and Dorothy Neville Charleton, two of his children'. Same image as in KNO

Showing stained glass memorial window: a knight, captioned Mr Greatheart 'The Pilgrim's Progress. In memory of Reginald Barcroft Parker OBE, of Milford Hall, and John Neville Parker and Dorothy Neville Charleton, two of his children'. Same image as in KNO

Showing image of stained glass window - Mary at the Annunciation - similar to KNO/24/1063, but with 'behold the Handmaid of the Lord' in medieval calligraphy, on scroll at Mary's feet.

Showing two images of same stained glass window: Mary at the Annunciation, captioned 'Behold the Handmaid of the Lord'. In memory of Eva Gladys Moody, died June 28th 1918, aged 22.

Showing two images of same stained glass window: Mary at the Annunciation, captioned 'Behold the Handmaid of the Lord'. In memory of Eva Gladys Moody, died June 28th 1918, aged 21.

Showing two images of same stained glass window: a knight, captioned Mr Greatheart 'The Pilgrim's Progress. In memory of Reginald Barcroft Parker OBE, of Milford Hall, and John Neville Parker and Dorothy Neville Charleton, two of his children'.

Showing upper part of stained glass window - cathedral spires in the background, an open Bible in the foreground with 'Micha VI.8, James 1.27' written on pages.

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

Showing part of stained glass memorial window: the transfiguration of Jesus. In memory of 'George William Golledge, who died March 17th 1920. The gift of Susannah his wife'.

Showing part of stained glass memorial window: the transfiguration of Jesus. In memory of 'George William Golledge, who died March 17th 1920. The gift of Susannah his wife'.

Showing part of stained glass window - Jesus, flanked by Moses and man with scroll (St Peter?).

Showing single image of stained glass window depicting Alcuin (as in KNO/24/1055). 'Errected 1924 by old scholars and friends to the memory of John Noble'.

Showing two images of same stained glass window: Alcuin. 'Errected 1924 by old scholars and friends to the memory of John Noble'.

Showing stained glass window depicting Alcuin 'a great teacher, born at York, died at Tours, AD 804'.

Showing two images of same window: Christ with crook and lamb. 'I am the good shepherd' at top of window, dedication at bottom to Annie Ferguson, who died on December 24th, 1920, aged 10.

Showing whole of a stained glass First World War memorial, depicting a soldier being raised from the trenches to Heaven by Jesus and an angel (see also KNO/24/1047 and KNO/24/1049).

Showing a stained glass window depicting St Augustine, with 'To The Glory of God And' written at bottom of window.

Showing a stained glass First World War memorial window: a knight slaying a dragon. Dedicated 'in grateful memory of the men of Cropton who gave their lives for us'.

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

Showing upper part of a stained glass First World War memorial, depicting a soldier being raised from the trenches to Heaven by Jesus and an angel (see also KNO/24/1047).

Showing a stained glass memorial window: Christ in a garden surrounded by saints and children. Dedicated to the memories of Annie and Gladys Turner.

Showing lower part of a stained glass First World War memorial.

Depicting two lights of a stained glass window - a soldier in First World War uniform welcomed into heaven by an angel and Jesus. 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends' and dedication 'to the brave men of this p

Showing design by A.L. Piker, May 1919: two lights in which Jesus and a male saint are depicted, both with lambs.

Showing two lights of a stained glass window, which depict a man on his knees being welcomed into heaven by an angel and Jesus. Captioned 'well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord' and 'to the glory of God and in lovin

Depicting two lights of a stained glass window - a soldier in First World War uniform welcomed into heaven by an angel and Jesus. 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends' and dedication 'to the brave men of this p

Depicting stained glass image of St Catherine (with wheel). 'St Catherine pray for us' written around top of window and 'OPA Catherine Hoey' at bottom.

Depicting stained glass image of St James. 'St James pray for us' written around top of window and 'OPA Jacobi et Sarae Brady' at bottom'.

Depicting stained glass image of Madonna and Child, with 'Ave Maria Gratia Plena' written at bottom of window.

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

Showing two lights of a stained glass window, which depict a man on his knees being welcomed into heaven by an angel and Jesus. Captioned 'well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord' and 'to the glory of God and in lovin

Showing two lights of a stained glass window, which depict a man on his knees being welcomed into heaven by an angel and Jesus. Captioned 'well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord' and 'to the glory of God and in lovin

Depicting stained glass image of St Gerard Majella, with 'St Gerard Majella pray for us' written around top of window and 'O.P.A. R Byrne & Fam' written at bottom.

Depicting stained glass image of St Agnes, with 'St Agnes Virgin' written at bottom of window.

Showing cartoon of St Agnes (as in KNO/24/1031 and 1032).

Depicting stained glass image of Madonna and Child, with 'Ave Maria Gratia Plena' written at bottom of window.

Depicting stained glass image of St Benedict (holding crosier and chalice with serpent). 'HF St Benedict, Intercede for us' written at top of image, 'DD CYM society' written at bottom.

Depicting stained glass image of St Agnes (with lamb and palm). 'St Agnes pray for us' written at top of image and 'OPA A Morris and R Crawford' written at bottom.

Depicting stained glass image of St Agnes (with lamb and palm). 'St Agnes pray for us' written at top of image and 'OPA A Morris and R Crawford' written at bottom.

Depicting stained glass image of St Placid (monk holding sword and palm) with 'St Placid pray for us' written at top of image and 'ora pro datore' at bottom'.

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

Depicting St Mary kneeling in church, with 'B Margarita Maria Ora Pro Nobis' written at top of image and 'OPA Chas. & Mary E Swarbeck' written at bottom.

Depicting St Mary kneeling in church, with 'B Margarita Maria Ora Pro Nobis' written at top of image and 'OPA Chas. & Mary E Swarbeck' written at bottom.

Same image as KNO/24/1024. Depicting stained glass window: image of St Hugo (holding model cathedral, as in St Hugh images KNO/24/1020 and 1021). 'Sacred to the memory of John (Prest?) who died March 9th 1915' written at bottom of window.

Depicting stained glass image of St Joseph holding the baby Jesus. 'St Joseph pray for us' written around top of design, 'D.D.E.A Caldwell and Family' written at bottom.

Depicting stained glass image of St Joseph holding the baby Jesus. 'St Joseph pray for us' written around top of design, 'D.D.E.A Caldwell and Family' written at bottom.

Depicting stained glass window: image of St Hugo (holding model cathedral, as in St Hugh images KNO/24/1020 and 1021). 'Sacred to the memory of John (Prest?) who died March 9th 1915' written at bottom of window.

As in KNO/24/1018: depicting stained glass image of Madonna and child. 'Ave Maria Ora Pro Nobis' written around top of design, 'DD Conf puell m Mariae' at bottom.

Showing a cartoon of St Hugh (as in image KNO/24/1021).

Depicting stained glass image of bishop holding small model of cathedral (St Hugh holding Lincoln cathedral?). 'St Hugh pray for us' written around top of design, 'In memory of NCO's Orford Depot St Lancs regiment 1914 - 1915'.

Same image as KNO/24/1019: depicting stained glass image of Jesus with Sacred Heart. 'S.S. Cor. Jesu Miserere nobis' written around top of design, 'OPA Michael Costelloe' at bottom.

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

Depicting stained glass image of Jesus with Sacred Heart. 'S.S. Cor. Jesu Miserere nobis' written around top of design, 'OPA Michael Costelloe' at bottom.

Depicting stained glass image of Madonna and child. 'Ave Maria Ora Pro Nobis' written around top of design, 'DD Conf puell m Mariae' at bottom.

Depicting stained glass image of St Patrick, holding shamrocks, with a snake at his feet. 'St Patrick Pray for Us' written around top of design, 'O.P.A J.B & J Cunningham' written at bottom.

Glass plate negative photos of plaster saints - the Virgin Mary, St John, and both figures together.

Photo of glass bottle, glass stopper and glass muller, all showing corrosion.

Glass plate negative depicting photo of 20 chips of decorated, corroded glass.

Entitled 'On the Present State of the Art of Glass Painting in England and France, and on the Necessity for Efforts in its Favour.' Published in the Civic Engineer and Architects' Journal, July 1840. A paper read at R.I.B.A June 1, 1840. The beginning and end of the article are not included.

Glass plate negative depicting an engraving of a medieval glass making furnace with men at work around it

Stained glass depicting man playing backgammon in an inn, surrounded by women. Medieval. From Lasteyrie, 'Histoire de la Peinture sur verre'.

Stained glass depicting a young Henry VIII, crowned, with an open book in front of him. From the Aquatint pub. By I. Bradley 1814.

The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

Reproduction from The Antiquary magazine, entitled 'On English Medieval Window Glass', detailing new research and methods of colouring glass during the medieval period.

Reproduction from a book (Fig. 3) depicting four panels of stained glass showing similarities and differences. Captioned 'Vitrail de Saint-Parre-les-Tertres'. 16th century panels painted from 15th century cartoons. From Biver - 'Mode d'Emploi des Cartons'. Note the ornament in canopy is Gothic Angel in one light and Renaissance Cupid in the other.

Reproduction from a book showing an etching of a glaziers studio with several men in early modern dress, at work producing glass and designing stained glass images. Captioned 'Art du Peintre sur Verre et du Vilrier. Pl. VII'. Image numbered and lettered, but key not shown.

One plate shows an early modern(?) drawing or etching depicting a rifle range, with richly dressed men firing at targets. The other plate shows a negative image of a drawing or etching depicting two men in early modern(?) dress working in a glaziery.

Reproduction from a book showing the medieval image of the Tower of Babel being built, captioned 'A Great Building Scheme (MS Add 18, 850)'.

Two medieval stained glass angels blowing trumpets.

Part of a stained glass window from Lady Chapel at Winchester.

Details of parts of stained glass windows (a dragon and parts of clothing), with 'X' marks visible on most pieces.

Plates 1 and 2 depict same image of four lights with male saints and kings in the upper parts, family crests and praying figures (donors?) below. Plate 3 shows four lights of a stained glass window, depicting Jesus, St Peter, and two other male saints, and possible donor figures at prayer below. Plate 4 shows four lights depicting St George, and St Christopher carrying the Christ child, with family crests beneath. Plate 5 shows four lights of a stained glass window depicting St Peter and three others (St William?) and family crests below.

Detail of part of a stained glass window, showing decorative borders and pockmarked glass.

The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The slide shows corrosion not due to age in the heads of the figures in the window depicting the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin.

Includes eight images of Jane Knowles (nee Annakin) wife of John Ward Knowles.

These negatives and postcards were originally individually labelled by J W Knowles, and stored in poor quality envelopes. During the process of cataloguing, these items were repackaged into archival quality envelopes, and the details on the original envelopes transferred to the catalogue descriptions. This information now appears in the 'Title' field. Please see individual item descriptions for full details of this extensive series.

Please note, reference numbers KNO/24/2011 to KNO/24/2199 were not used.

Includes premises papers, receipts and agreements relating to the building, research notes about the history of the site and an index to the original documents contained in the bundle.

Includes testimonials about the business from clients, one draft memorandum of understanding between the partners and land valuations for the business premises in Stonegate, York.

The volume primarily relates to the business premises of J W Knowles and Sons in Stonegate.

The volume lists bills to be received and paid, including payments to staff and contractors for various projects.

The volume includes lists of bills to be paid and bills to be received at regular intervals throughout the period.

The book lists the costs of repairs to buildings as part of commissions carried out by J W Knowles & Sons.

Includes details of the purchase of 23 Stonegate, the family home and business premises, in 1874.

Indexed.

Papers produced by J W Knowles and Sons in the course of trading with their customers. Includes a number of account books and customer testimonials.

Original articles and illustrations compiled by John Alder Knowles during the course of his career. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Includes:
Handwritten notes regarding York Hospitals, two famous York mariners, local illustrations of English history, notes on miracle plays and York Railway station, c.1950;
Volume relating to the Mount Girls School, 1858
Business cards for Cave and Sons, engravers, and John Beckett, pharmacist;
Declaration, rules and regulations of the St James's Westminster Loyal Volunteers, 1803;
Handwritten note regarding John Dechett, coach driver, 19th century;
Two unidentified document seals, 19th century.
These items were found packaged with the remaining items in the Knowles archive, however their exact provenance cannot be ascertained.

The plates are very small and fragile, and each is individually wrapped in paper.

One block showing details from the canopy at Altenberg cathedral.