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The creed was apparently written by John Steward of Whitby and relates to William Pitt, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Henry Dundas.

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.

Light of a stained glass window depicting St Peter (?) with book and keys.

Front cover of catalogue for 'Mr Dihl's Exhibition of Paintings on Glass, representing Natural Scenery with a new and unparalleled effect'. Dated 1817. The exhibition was at the Western Exchange, Old Bond Street.

Includes programmes for the 1814 Birmingham Musical Festival, 1828 Yorkshire Musical Festival and 1828 Yorkshire Grand Musical Festival.

Reproduction of the front cover of the catalogue for 'Magnificent painted window of the tournament of the Field of the Cloth of Gold, by Thomas Wilmhurst'. . 1830. The window was destroyed by fire 29th January 1832. Size of the window: 24 feet by 18 feet.

Reproduction of a review of Thomas Wilmshurst's Field of the Cloth of Gold stained glass exhibition, taken from the Times, 5th April 1830.

Reproduction of an advertisment for an 'Exhibition of Pictures in the Ancient Art of Painting on Glass', mostly Biblical subjects, by G Hoadley and A Oldfield.

It is likely that this notebook was collated either by John Alder Knowles or his father, John Ward Knowles.

Comparative list of household accounts of J W Knowles between 1856 and 1866.

The banns were read at St Michael le Belfrey, York.

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.

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

The certificate was issued in St Michael le Belfrey, York.

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

The house was previously owned by the Varvill family, ancestors of J W Knowles.

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

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.

Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collated by John Ward Knowles on a variety of subjects, including Oxford colleges and coats. Also includes watercolour landscape pictures. Indexed.

Scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes on George Hudson, the Queen's Jubilee and local affairs, compiled by J W Knowles.

The book contains copies of outgoing letters relating to projects being undertaken by the business.

Ruined west bay, West front, north jamb.

Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes on culture, politics and local affairs. Includes information on the Royal visit to York in 1893, a programme for St Peter's School, and an article on Frank Lockwood's sketches.

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.

Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes as well as leaflets on the order of service at York Minster and concert programmes for various York venues.

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.

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.

Choir excavation showing second and third bay bases looking west. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Choir excavation of base of south arcade (three bays). Taken by W Harvey Brook.

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'.

Photographed plan titled 'Plan of York and District Shewing the Prominent Natural Features' [sic]. At bottom left corner: 'Geo. Benson Mar 11 1902'. Thought to be a plan belonging to George Benson (1856-1935), a local architect and historian. Lantern slide.

West Base in situ, north door.

North door, restored by W Harvey Brook.

The funeral of Christopher Milward took place in York Minster.

Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, pen and ink drawings and handwritten notes as well as photographs and concert programmes.

The Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. Actors are pictured here in costumes, including a man gesticulating from a desk. Lantern slide.

West front, from Priory Street.

The Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. Actors are pictured here in costumes, including a man with a roman helmet. Lantern slide.

Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, handwritten notes and concert programmes.

Mr Fletcher carving terminals.

The Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. Actors pictured in costumes, including a man with a roman helmet. The women are in white dresses and appear to be dancing. Lantern slide.

The Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. Actors are pictured here in costumes. Desk on lefthand side unattended. Lantern slide.

The estate belonged to members of the extended Knowles family.

North door, showing base of Roman pillar.

Base of Roman pillar outside the front of Jacobs Well.

Painted for Miss Donthett(?), Whitby. Originally held in a box marked 'Knowles Wooden box plates 28.'

The almanac was retained by J W Knowles and marked '53'. It was found alongside Knowles' papers relating to actors and theatrical productions.

Base of Roman pillar outside the front of Jacobs Well.

Marked '2 feet 6 inches, Mr Munby.'

Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes.

Four lights of the stained glass window depicting scenes from the life of Christ.

Two lights of a stained glass window (as in KNO/24/1781, but zoomed in).

Hatchment and coat of arms with 'Loyal Secret' written on scroll. (Possibly Poppleton and Moreby?).

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.

Marked '£342 and 443 ledger.'

Marked '£452 ledger.'

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.

For Dr Crawford Treasure, Cardiff.

Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collated by John Ward Knowles on a variety of subjects, including glass making, clocks, parish clerks, organs and music.

Cost £473.

The card was issued by the 1st Field Survey Company and features a poem relating to the Royal Engineers in France.

Chancel showing general upset. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

North Nave arcade, showing the De Warrene Shield. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

South Nave Arcade, showing a group of workmen. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Demolition of 18th century west wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Early English angle window capital. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Restored nave, from one bay west of nave. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Kemp Bes Lancets, St Thomas a Beckett. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

West window, south aisle nave. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

South east angle of south aisle choir and east wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Chancel, showing the old pews piled up. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

North Nave arcade showing the third, fourth and fifth bays, and the Russell window. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

South Nave Arcade, showing the remains gallery. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Camber of new west door and wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Early English capitals from demolition of part of choir or transept. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Laurel leaf capital, transition (early English). Taken by W Harvey Brook.