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Reproduction from a book or newspaper: picture of medieval stained glass, image of crowned male figure with vines in background (Jesse tree?). Caption: 'sold for 70,000 (£18,500) dollars in New York - a record price: a thirteenth century English stained glass panel from the Lawrence collection'.

Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)
PHO/5/232 · Item · c.1900
Part of Photograph and image collection

This is thought to be the 1727 edition. The map was designed for subscribers and depicts newly-built private houses of select York citizens, detailing the owners' names and addresses. The Mansion House, depicted in the upper right hand corner, is the only public building included. When the map was reissued in 1748, it included five additional architectural illustrations. Glass plate negative.

Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)
PHO/5/227 · Item · c.1900
Part of Photograph and image collection

This is thought to be the 1727 edition. The map was designed for subscribers and depicts newly-built private houses of select York citizens, detailing the owners' names and addresses. The Mansion House, depicted in the upper right hand corner, is the only public building included. When the map was reissued in 1748, it included five additional architectural illustrations. Glass plate negative.

Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)
A View of the City of York
PHO/5/141 · Item · c.1900
Part of Photograph and image collection

Photograph of a sketch depicting York from a distance, titled 'A View of the City of York'. The paper appears old and frail. Glass plate negative.

Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)
All Saints Church, York
PHO/5/311 · Item · c.1900
Part of Photograph and image collection

Labelled 'All Saints Church, York'. Shows the St Thomas stained glass window and altar viewed from the central aisle. The pulpit and pews are also visible. Lantern slide.

Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)
PHO/5/215 · Item · c.1900
Part of Photograph and image collection

The plan is titled 'A Plan of the City of York Survey'd By Peter Chapereau' and 'Plan de la Ville et foubourgs de York. Capitale de le Comté du meme Nom levé par le Sr. P: Chassereau & Publié par Rocque a Charing Cross 1750.' Glass plate negative.

Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)
Arms Window
PHO/5/121 · Item · c.1900
Part of Photograph and image collection

Labelled '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.

Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)
PHO/5/120 · Item · c.1900
Part of Photograph and image collection

Labelled '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.

Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)
PHO/5/40 · Item · c.1900
Part of Photograph and image collection

Shows illustrations of a healthy leaf, an unhealthy leaf, a good potato and a disease potato. Provides brief history of the potato, including the first recorded potato disease in Europe ('July 1845'). Also offers theories about causes, including electricity, bad cultivation, and foreign manures. The article names fungus as the real cause and provides hints for potato growers to avoid spreading potato disease. Lantern slide.

Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)