The book contains copies of outgoing letters relating to projects being undertaken by the business.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Notebook containing handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, relating to actors and actresses. Includes obituaries and details of an interview with Gracie Fields.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Notebook containing handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, relating to theatres, actors and theatrical productions.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes handwritten notes on theatres and actors compiled by J W Knowles, as well as loose pages and newspaper cuttings about the same subjects.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The newspaper cuttings were originally loose but have been re-housed in polythene by the archivist.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The almanac was retained by J W Knowles and marked '53'. It was found alongside Knowles' papers relating to actors and theatrical productions.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes programmes for the 1814 Birmingham Musical Festival, 1828 Yorkshire Musical Festival and 1828 Yorkshire Grand Musical Festival.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles and relating to music, artists, venues and events. Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles and relating to musical events in the city of York, including singers who performed in the city. Arranged chronologically.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles and relating to musical events in the city of York, including singers who performed in the city. Arranged chronologically.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes loose handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about musicians in the city, primarily the various bands and some individuals. Also includes an 'index to York musicians'.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Dedicated by permission to his most gracious majesty George the Fourth, Parochial Psalmody'.
This volume has the subtitle 'A list of York Musicians from early times to the present day' and includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about musicians in the city. Arranged alphabetically by surname, this volume covers surnames Ibbetson to Young. Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)A music book of songs for the piano.
Handwritten copy of the first minute book, 1767-1772.
Copy of the volume 'Universal psalmody containing upwards of one hundred and seventy of the most favourite and celebrated psalm and hymn tunes of various metres, calculated to be used in public worship or private devotion' produced by T H Tomlinson, organist of St Saviour's Church, York, and retained by J W Knowles. Marked 'John Creser's Book'.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)This volume has the subtitle 'A list of York Musicians from early times to the present day' and includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about musicians in the city. Arranged alphabetically by surname, this volume covers surnames Allen to Hudson. Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume contains handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Kings Square, Colliergate, Walmgate, Petergate and High Petergate. Information is arranged by street.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to premises and occupants of Goodramgate, Church Street, College Street and Ogleforth.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Exercise book containing additional handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings about Lord Mayors of York not found in KNO/6/2 and KNO/6/3. The volume was originally entitled 'F J Smart: English and French' and the reverse of the book contains what appears to be school French homework.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about Lord Mayors of York from 1230 onwards. A surname index to this volume can be found in KNO/6/2 (Lord Mayors of York Vol 1).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)A book containing 36 illustrations to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee.
Book containing newspaper clippings of notable people.
Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about Lord Mayors of York from 1230 onwards. This volume contains an index to this volume and Lord Mayors of York, Vol 2, arranged by surname.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The drawing appears to be of panelling in the old council chamber, showing the names of various council dignatories.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to premises and occupants of Stonegate. Indexed at the beginning of the volume.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Volume of handwritten notes, black and white photographs, newspaper cuttings and original sketches compiled by J W Knowles about York School of Design (also known as York School of Art), of which he was a former pupil. Also contains annual reports for the school 1871, 1876, 1878, 1882 and 1883.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The list of works is arranged alphabetically. Also includes a newspaper cutting dated 20 May 1912 regarding the business of J W Knowles and Sons.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes loose letters relating to the Journal, receipts for the journal, a log of work carried out and payments received regarding the Journal.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes accounts of postage costs and a numbered list of photographic details.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The letterbook is interspersed with handwritten notes by J W Knowles relating to stained glass and glass painters, as well as newspaper cuttings and copies of printed articles. Also includes a small volume entitled 'Index to glass painters.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes handwritten notes and press cuttings relating to various glass painters operating in York, mainly during the medieval period.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The articles relate to stained glass, and were possibly sent to J A Knowles by the Stained Glass Association America.
The first article is handwritten with annotations, whilst the second is a typescript.
Typescript copy with handwritten annotations.
The volume also includes handwritten notes about various aspects of stained glass, as well as copies of printed articles and newspaper cuttings about the subject.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes handwritten histories of each church in the city, their rectors and monuments, as well as newspaper cuttings relating to various churches. Arranged alphabetically by church.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes relating to Yorkshire churches, as well as legends, folklore and strange tales; local landmarks; castles and grand houses; Blind Jack of Knaresborough; railway centenary celebrations; ecclesiastical news and obituaries. Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes research notes and biographies compiled by J W Knowles about various archbishops of York, as well as pencil designs of their seals. Also includes newspaper cuttings relating to various archbishops. Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes research notes compiled by J W Knowles from texts in the Minster Library, relating to Yorkshire churches. Also includes photographs and colour heraldic designs. Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes newspaper cuttings, photographs, handwritten notes and pencil diagrams compiled by J W Knowles relating to the various stained glass windows in York Minster.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Handwritten notes about services
Includes newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes compiled by J W Knowles relating to the bells of York Minster as well as those of other English churches.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)A book of verses and musical notations for hymns.
This appears to be an earlier volume retained by Knowles.
Handwritten notes about churches.
Handwritten notes about churches.
A book detailing the plans for a new road in Minster Yard.
Includes newspaper cuttings on the recasting of the Minster bells in 1926, as well as details of prominent bellringers. Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Volume of handwritten notes, black and white photographs, newspaper cuttings and original sketches relating to the stained glass in Yorkshire churches. The volume is arranged alphabetically by church and excludes churches in the city of York.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes handwritten research notes by J W Knowles regarding the history of the Minster, as well as occasional newspaper cuttings.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)25 page typescript with handwritten annotations. The article was originally entitled 'How the money for windows was raised.'
Volume of handwritten notes, black and white photographs, newspaper cuttings and original sketches relating to the stained glass in York churches. Arranged alphabetically by church, the volume covers St Martin's Coney Street, St Martin-cum-Gregory, Merchant Taylor's Hall, St Michael-le-Belfrey, St Michael's Spurriergate, St Olave's, St Sampson's, St Saviour's and St Wilfred's.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Volume of handwritten notes, black and white photographs, newspaper cuttings and original sketches relating to the stained glass in York churches. Arranged alphabetically by church, the volume covers All Saints North Street, Bedern Chapel, St Cuthbert's, St Denys, St George's RC Church, St Helen's, Holy Trinity and St John's.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)16 black and white photographs showing various windows in York Minster.
Includes tracing paper drawings, handwritten remarks and newspaper cuttings. Also includes letters from Canon Fowler of Durham to J W Knowles about the window's restoration.
Printed by Yorkshire Herald Co, York. 12 copies.
The volume contains newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes compiled by J W Knowles about York Minster, including procedures, events and staff. Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and includes handwritten biographical notes on historical artists based in Yorkshire, as well as newspaper obituaries of more recent artists.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume contains loose papers compiled by J W Knowles and includes handwritten biographical notes on historical artists based in York.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and includes handwritten biographical notes on historical artists based in York, as well as newspaper obituaries of more recent artists.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and includes handwritten biographical notes on historical artists based in York, as well as newspaper obituaries of more recent artists.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and consists of newspaper cuttings on artists of national importance, both contemporary to Knowles and historical.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and consists of newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes relating to art and artists. Includes a handwritten index.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The front cover of the notebook is seperate from the body of the book itself. Contains information about art pieces and pricings.
The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and consists of newspaper cuttings on artists of local and national importance.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collected by J W Knowles relating to art and artists. The information is not always York-specific, and often relates to exhibitions and artists based in London and elsewhere.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and consists of newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes about artists, news from the Royal Academy, Christie's sale listings and prices and details of local exhibitions. It also includes obituaries inc William Morris, Sir John Millais and Sir Edward Burne-Jones.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collected by J W Knowles, glass painter, relating to ecclesiastical art. Includes information on specific church practices and features, and historical notes on churches outside the York area.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collected by J W Knowles, glass painter, relating to sculptors and painters. The notes have been pasted in to what appears to be an earlier business orders book, dating from 1872-1876.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)It is likely that this document was collected by J A Knowles.
The 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.
The album relates to renovations on the premises carried out in the 1990s.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The estate belonged to members of the extended Knowles family.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The exhibition took place in Leeds Grand Central Hall, and featured accompanying music from the Halle Orchestra.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The creed was apparently written by John Steward of Whitby and relates to William Pitt, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Henry Dundas.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The funeral of Christopher Milward took place in York Minster.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)It is likely that the booklet was issued to John Alder Knowles in his capacity as a member of the Society.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The card was issued by the 1st Field Survey Company and features a poem relating to the Royal Engineers in France.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The certificate was issued in St Michael le Belfrey, York.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Comparative list of household accounts of J W Knowles between 1856 and 1866.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The banns were read at St Michael le Belfrey, York.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The house was previously owned by the Varvill family, ancestors of J W Knowles.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The photographs were collected by John Ward Knowles in his capacity as a member of the Society.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Detail of the body of Christ being brought down from the cross. Medieval.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Decorative, leaded stained glass panel.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)