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.
Sem títuloThese articles were collected by J W Knowles and J A Knowles in the course of their work, and then used by J A Knowles to compile a series of articles.
Sem títuloThe volume also includes handwritten notes about various aspects of stained glass, as well as copies of printed articles and newspaper cuttings about the subject.
Sem títuloIncludes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings on various stained glass painters.
Sem títuloIncludes handwritten notes and press cuttings relating to various glass painters operating in York, mainly during the medieval period.
Sem títuloThe 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.'
Sem títuloAlso includes handwritten accounts from 1859 to 1899.
Sem títuloIncludes accounts of postage costs and a numbered list of photographic details.
Sem títuloIncludes loose letters relating to the Journal, receipts for the journal, a log of work carried out and payments received regarding the Journal.
Sem títuloThe list of works is arranged alphabetically. Also includes a newspaper cutting dated 20 May 1912 regarding the business of J W Knowles and Sons.
Sem títuloBundle of printed articles and newspaper cuttings regarding stained glass in both England and abroad. It is thought that these articles may have informed J W Knowles' publications.
Sem títuloThese volumes include handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about people and places in York, as well as additional loose handwritten notes.
Sem títuloVolume 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.
Sem títuloBundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Church Street, High Ousegate, Shambles, Petergate, Gillygate, Bootham and Blake Street.
Sem títuloBundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Parliament and Pavement.
Sem títuloBundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Davygate, Castlegate and Water Lane.
Sem títuloBundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of High Ousegate, Low Ousegate, Blossom Street, Bridge Street and Micklegate. Includes one black and white photograph of E Knowles, chemist in Blossom Street.
Sem títuloVolume 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.
Sem títuloBundles of loose handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings relating to the history of Stonegate. The bundles were originally tied separately into a variety of themes, including 'the booksellers', 'residents in the street', 'notes from The Spectator', '19th century various', 'T Thrush', 'Star, Punch Bowl, Coffee Houses', 'Laurence Sterne', 'notes to look up'
Sem títuloBundle of loose handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to the history of the Merchant Adventurers Hall and some of its prominent members. Includes four copies of the book 'The Merchant Adventurers of York'.
Sem títuloThe drawing appears to be of panelling in the old council chamber, showing the names of various council dignatories.
Sem títuloThe bundle contains handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, relating to York streets, buildings and people.
Sem títuloVolume 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.
Sem títuloLoose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Sem títuloLoose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Sem títuloLoose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Sem títuloLoose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes. It is unclear why these cuttings were collected together and called 'York Pageant' as they do not appear to relate to the pageant specifically.
Sem títuloVolume 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).
Sem títuloExercise 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.
Sem títuloVolume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to premises and occupants of Goodramgate, Church Street, College Street and Ogleforth.
Sem títuloBundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of the street.
Sem títuloBundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of the Minster Yard and some of its residents.
Sem títuloThe 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.
Sem títuloBundle of handwritten notes, newspaper cuttings and pencil sketches compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Blake Street, Museum Street and Little Blake Street.
Sem títuloThese volumes include handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about music events and activities in the city of York and York-based musicians.
Sem títuloThis 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.
Sem títuloCopy 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'.
Sem títuloBundle of printed music sheets, primarily printed in York, as well as handwritten notes by J W Knowles on the subject of music in the city.
Sem títuloTHIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND CANNOT BE ISSUED
Includes:
Six anthems adapted from the works of Hayden Novello Webbe Ser etc and a morning and evening service composed by William Russell, 1829.
Cathedral Chants of the XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries edited by Edward F Rimbault, 1844;
Cathedral music by John Camidge, 1805.
Includes one loose note and one press cutting.
Sem títuloThis 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.
Sem títuloIncludes 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'.
Sem títuloIncludes loose handwritten notes, black and white photographs and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about musicians and music in York, as well as various musical productions and pageants.
Sem títuloIncludes loose handwritten notes compiled by J W Knowles about composers whose works have been performed in York Minster. Also includes an index to another (as yet unidentified) volume.
Sem títuloIncludes 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.
Sem títuloIncludes 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.
Sem títuloIncludes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles and relating to music, artists, venues and events. Indexed.
Sem títuloIncludes programmes for the 1814 Birmingham Musical Festival, 1828 Yorkshire Musical Festival and 1828 Yorkshire Grand Musical Festival.
Sem títuloThe volumes primarily include handwritten notes by J W Knowles, and newspaper cuttings on theatrical productions, theatres, actors and actresses. The series also includes theatrical programmes for a number of theatres, including York Theatre Royal and the Grand Opera House, and theatrical magazines.
Sem títuloThe almanac was retained by J W Knowles and marked '53'. It was found alongside Knowles' papers relating to actors and theatrical productions.
Sem títuloThe newspaper cuttings were originally loose but have been re-housed in polythene by the archivist.
Sem títuloBundle of theatre programmes for various productions staged at York Theatre Royal and the Grand Opera House and retained by J W Knowles.
Sem títuloIncludes a number of theatrical programmes relating to York Theatre Royal and the Grand Opera House; newspaper cuttings relating to theatrical productions; articles related to Sir John Irvine; one pamphlet on 'The Hampton Arts League, London'; edition of 'Scribner's Monthly Illustrated Magazine', 9/1879; two copies of 'The Magazine of Art', 1885 and 1891; two copies of 'The Art Student illustrated monthly magazine', 1864; and one copy of 'The Art Annual', 1884.
Sem títuloBundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical production in York.
Sem títuloBundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical productions.
Sem títuloBundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical productions, as well as souvenir theatre programmes.
Sem títuloIncludes handwritten notes on theatres and actors compiled by J W Knowles, as well as loose pages and newspaper cuttings about the same subjects.
Sem títuloNotebook containing handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, relating to theatres, actors and theatrical productions.
Sem títuloNotebook 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.
Sem títuloFiles of letters retained by John Ward Knowles and J A Knowles, primarily due to their involvement with the British Society of Master Glass-Painters.
Sem títuloIncludes correspondence and photographs received by both John Ward Knowles and his son J A Knowles, concerning the British Society of Master Glass-Painters; Bringmann and Schmidt, German glass painters; and individual stained glass windows. The letters appear to have been acquired due to the Knowles' involvement in the Journal of the British Society of Master Glass-Painters.
Sem títuloThe book contains copies of outgoing letters relating to projects being undertaken by the business.
Sem títuloShows exterior of the Chapter House. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloBehind reference number, the label says 'Teesdale'. This could be a waterfall near the High Force on the River Tees. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'Earthquake from North Street [Pryck] of Conscience'. Seventh Sign of Doom the in Pricke of Conscience Window, All Saints Church. The scene depicts an earthquake with buildings falling. Text in the window reads, 'The sevend day begynns doun dal falle And grete castels, and tour with-alle'. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloShows stained glass window with three lancet windows. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloShows stained glass window with three lancet windows. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'Jesse Window' and 'S Choir Aisle'. Shows the Jesse Tree Window in York Minster. The window's reference is: SXXXIII. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'Vestebule to Chapter House, Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in vestebule to Chapter House, York Minster. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'S. Choir Aisle. Y. Minster'. Stained glass window in the south choir aisle of York Minster. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'N. Choir Aisle Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in the North Choir Aisle in York Minster. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'A Canopy from East Window York Minster'. Photograph of a sketch. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'Panel from E. Window'. Shows drawings of a panel from York Minster's East Window. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabel behind the reference number not visible. Photograph shows a narrowing of the river, caught between sheer drops on either side. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'Windows in the Chapter House York Minster'. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'N. Choir Aisle Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in the North Choir aisle of York Minster. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'Chapter House Y. Minster'. Shows stained glass window in the Chapter House of York Minster. 'YPS' is also written on the slide, which is thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'St. Martin le Grand Coney Street S. Aisle York'. Shows stained glass window. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'St. Martins Church Coney Street S. aisle window'. Shows stained glass window in the south aisle of St Martin le Grand Church. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'St.Michael Spurriergate'. Shows stained glass window in St Michael's Church, Spurriergate. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'St Martin Church Coney Street Clerestory Window N. Side'. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloThree lancet windows with trefoil design. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'St Martin's Church Coney St York Clerestory N. Side'. Shows stained glass window. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'Panel in Clearstory [sic] Choir York Minster.' Shows crowned male figure in a panel of the clerestory stained glass window in York Minster Lantern slide.
Sem títuloThought to be the River Tees. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'Arms Window York Minster from Drake' and 'YPS'. YPS is thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Shows sketch of the Arms Window in York Minster. Drake is thought to refer to local historian, Francis Drake (1696-1771). Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'Arms Window' and 'YPS'. YPS is thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society'. Close-up of a sketch of the Arms Window in York Minster. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'The Royal Arms Window York Minster' and 'YPS'. YPS is thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Shows stained glass window in York Minster. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloShows crowned male figure with cloak and staff. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'St Martin's Church, Coney Street. Clerestory Window N. Side'. Shows stained glass window in the clerestory of St Martin's Church, Coney Street. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'St Martin's Church Coney Street Window in S. aisle'. Shows stained glass window in the south aisle of St. Martin's Church, Coney Street. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloLabelled 'YPS', thought to refer to the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloShows pulpit and pews. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloShows south side of the church, including porch and graveyard. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloThe Church of St John the Baptist, Kirk Hammerton. Shows south side of church including graveyard. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloThought to be the River Tees. Label behind the reference number not visible. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloShows dining room ceiling of Fairfax House, referred to in these records as George's Hall. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloA woman is pictured standing on the grass with unidentified buildings in the background. Lantern slide.
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