Black and white photo of stained glass window depicting Immaculate Conception, from Troyes. On reverse is a note thanking JA Knowles for 'interesting offprints'. Postmarked 1959.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Black and white photo of transept window at Evreux. On reverse, a (partially cut-off) note thanking JA Knowles for 'having so generously enriched my scrapbook'. Postmarked 1959.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Black and white photo of stained glass from Poitiers cathedral. Reverse: postcard from G.H. Kenyon about travels and stained glass in Burgundy and Poitiers, addressed to JA Knowles. Postmarked 2nd June 1959.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes:
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.
Sepia photo of stained glass window from Seville Cathedral, depicting St Mary, surrounded by praying apostles. On reverse is a note to JA Knowles - 'meilleurs voeux pour 1956'. Postmarked Bruxelles, December 1955.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Black and white photo of stained glass window from Saint-Sulpice. On reverse is a note from Jean Lafoud(?) thanking JA Knowles for gift of paper on the West window of St Martin Coney St, giving new address in Paris and inviting JA to stay when next in Paris. Dated July 17th 1953.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Colour image of stained glass window from Driffield parish church - four lights depicting Jesus. Stamped with Kodak insignia and dated June 1951 on back.
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)Black and white photo of painting of St Acca from Hexham Abbey on front. On reverse is a note complimenting JA Knowles on 'special article' in 'Everybody'. Postmarked 29 Apr 1943.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Image of part of stained glass window on front (events from life of unknown saint); on back, request from 'C.W.' via the Reverend E.P. Baker for a complimentary copy of the Glass-Painters Journal containing Baker's obituary of G McN Rushforth. Sent to JA Knowles. Dated 4th November 1938.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, photographs and information about local affairs.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One block showing details from the canopy at Altenberg cathedral.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Chair Henry VIII Period. Greenwood's Stonegate York, 1932'. Shows a Tudor chair at W.F. Greenwood & Sons, Stonegate, 1932. There is a line of paint on the reflective side of the plate, which seems to delineate where the floor meets the backdrop. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Cabinet in St William's College York 1932'. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Black and white image of a stained glass light depicting King Alfred, from St Hugh's School Bickley. Reverse contains a note addressed to JA Knowles 'Mr J Clement Bell acknowledges with thanks the receipt of his notes on the stained glass in Alsace'. Postmarked 23 April 1931.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Black and white photo of a stained glass window from Gloucester Cathedral, by Sidney Pitcher. On the reverse is a note from Sidney Pitcher to JA Knowles, thanking him for kind letter. Postmarked 2 Sept 1931.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Black and white image of a stained glass light depicting King George V. Reverse contains a note addressed to JA Knowles, from Reginald Bell. Postmarked 21 October 1931.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)W H Shilling Esquire JP
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)For F V Kidson Esquire, Ben Rhydding.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Black and white photo of Judgement Day window, from St-Etienne Church. On the reverse (addressed to JA Knowles), is 'Viewing glass here is a duty/and some glass here has its beauty/here on some day we might confer/For the present adieu dear Sir'. Drawn face/caricature for signature? Postmarked 29 September. French.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Loose 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Postcard of stained glass from Le Mans, depicting St Gervais and St Protais, in coffin together with armed men standing over them. On back, note to JAK from JB Hunsworth(?), thanking Knowles for a journal, and mentioning Hunsworth's upcoming address to Sheffield Rotary club. Postmarked Sheffield 4th Oct 1928.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Sepia photo of stained glass window from Sainte-Chapelle. On reverse is a note from JB Himsworth to JA Knowles, thanking Knowles for 'yours' and 'April number' - presumably referring to a journal. Postmarked 17 April 1928.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Four celluloid plates. Plates 1 and 2: identical images of medieval stained glass - various (portions of faces, torsos, hands, a lion.). Plates 3 and 4: identical images of medieval stained glass - various (fragments of text, flowers, patterns etc).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Black and white photo of stained glass window from Bourges. On reverse is a note from G McN Rushforth to JA Knowles regarding a glass tour of the area. Postmarked Bourges 1928. (see also KNO/24/1839).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Sepia image of the Burne-Jones window from Jesus College Cambridge. On the reverse is a note to J A Knowles from 'Jane' about her trip to London and Cambridge. Postmarked London 27 Feb 1928.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Sepia image of Burne-Jones Window from Jesus College Chapel, Cambridge. On back: note from 'JK?MK?' to JA Knowles confirming receipt of translation; also 'please thank Dad for the papers' - could be from Millward, or one of the Knowles sisters (possibly Jane? - compare similar handwriting KNO/24/1993) Postmarked 27 June 1928.
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)Exercise book compiled by J W Knowles marked '7 - 1927-1928'. Includes newspaper clippings and handwritten notes covering theatrical news.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The bundle includes newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to various exhibitions held at York City Art Gallery.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The bundle includes newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to exhibitions held during 1927 at York City Art Gallery.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Black and white photo of founder's window from Gresham's School chapel. Reverse contains a note to JA Knowles from Reginald Bell of London, thanking him for his card - 'I have pacified my father'. Postmarked 19 April 1926.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Black and white image of a stained glass panel - the arms of the Counts of Kyburg (family crest flanked by Adam and Eve?). From the Victoria and Albert Museum. On the reverse is a note to J.A. Knowles from 'H.R.', discussing photographs and prints of stained glass. Postmarked Croydon, 19 January 1926.
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 one loose note and one press cutting.
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)Includes accounts of postage costs and a numbered list of photographic details.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Cost £591.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, handwritten notes and cartoons. Also includes a Yorkshire Savings Bank calendar.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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)Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Postcard depicting 'Visiting the sick' 15th century stained glass panel, held at Leicester museum. Postcard addressed to Noel Heaton of London, from Sidney Pitcher; 'I shall be pleased to see you and if you can let me know when it will be, so much the better.' Postmarked Gloucester, 5th Aug 1924(?).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Bundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical productions.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Bundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical productions, as well as souvenir theatre programmes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The panel was for the Roll of Honour.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
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)Supplied for St Margaret's Church Roll of Honour.
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)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)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 handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings on various stained glass painters.
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 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)Reproduction of a press cutting, with text advertising sale of the Property of the Marquis of Landsdowne, including 'a remarkable stained-glass window in five panels. Photo captioned 'a stained-glass window with effigies of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York and Royal Arms, sale March 26'. Date (1920) and further information ('sold for £360. (Cautrey?). Also includes two other panels £380 (Seligman.) Vide press cuttings on stained glass')
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Decorated 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).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The plates are very small and fragile, and each is individually wrapped in paper.
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)Includes memorial to Emma White d.1920 with St Hilda and St Aidan (nos.1-4); memorial to parishioners who fell in the First World War (nos.5-10); memorial to the life of Mrs Shan with St Catherine (no.12); St George panel (nos.13-15)
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Ledger folio 484. 135 letters.
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)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Cost £473.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Cost £473.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Bundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Davygate, Castlegate and Water Lane.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)For Dr Crawford Treasure, Cardiff.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Marked '£452 ledger.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)For Reverend Hayward.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Marked '£452 ledger.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)It is unclear whether these windows relate to the Merchant Adventurer's Hall or the Merchant Taylor's Hall. Originally held in a box marked 'Knowles Wooden box plates 28.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Marked '£342 and 443 ledger.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Nine plates, showing Lambert; Wright of Derby crest; Swarbreck crest; Swarbreck arms; Standish crest; Standish arms; Neeson crest; Dawes crest and Dawes arms.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)