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)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)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)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Entitled 'Diagram to show the continuity of design and practice in the York School of Glass Painting, 1399 to 1529', the diagram is in a family tree format, giving names and the dates they were actively working. The diagram was compiled from information in the wills of glass painters, the Freemans rolls and the Fabric rolls of York Minster. Rolled and wrapped in its original packaging.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The album relates to renovations on the premises carried out in the 1990s.
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 estate belonged to members of the extended Knowles family.
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)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)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 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 certificate was issued in St Michael le Belfrey, York.
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 house was previously owned by the Varvill family, ancestors of J W Knowles.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Comparative list of household accounts of J W Knowles between 1856 and 1866.
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)The banns were read at St Michael le Belfrey, York.
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 central figure appears to be praying and is looking towards a jug. An angel and two other figures are behind him. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The word 'Sancte' is visible and the figure appears to be a woman, kneeling down. There is a book behind her and figures either side. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Depicts a group of figures with hands upheld as though in prayer. An obscured figure, perhaps a corpse, is laid on a plinth at the centre. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Depicts male figure, in robes, with his hand raised in blessing. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Angels and men shown. A figure at the centre, dressed in robes, lifts their hands skywards. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Holy Water Stoop St Martin cum Gregory Church York'. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Holy Water Stoop St Martin cum Gregory Church York'. See KNO/24/3024 for sharper image. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Holy Water Stoop St Martin cum Gregory Church York'. See KNO/24/3024 for sharper image. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'St Martin cum Gregory Church York'. Photograph shows the top of a church pier with a framed rectangular gap in the centre. A window is visible in the background.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'St Martin cum Gregory Chuch York'. Shows column, pews, and two stained glass windows. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'St Martin Micklegate'. Print of 'Tracery of the East Window of the South Aisle' of St. Martin-cum-Gregory Church, Micklegate. Tracery depicts an angel Below tracery: 'St Martins Church, Micklegate, York. London John Weale, 59 High Holborn, October 1st 1843. Printed in colour by C.F.Cheffins'. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Interior St Martin cum Gregory Church York'. Shows printed photograph of interior St Martin-cum-Gregory Church, Micklegate. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Thought to be on south side of church. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Old Communion Table St Martin cum Gregory Church York'. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'St. Martins Church Micklegate York'. Printed sketch of St. Martin-cum-Gregory Church, Micklegate. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'in St. Martin cum Gregory Church York'. Shows ambry in St. Martin-cum-Gregory Church, Micklegate. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'St Martin cum Gregory Church York'. Printed sketch of St. Martin-cum-Gregory Church, Micklegate. Shows church from the north side, including the tower and porch. Figures standing outside. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Tombstone in St Martin's Church York'. Sketch of tombstone, thought to be St. Martin-cum-Gregory. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Glass plate negative
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Glass plate negative
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Shows coat of arms and part of an inscription, which names Susan Beilby (d. 1664) as the wife of William Beilby of 'Miclethwait Graing'. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Shows a panel on the buttress carved with a shields-of-arms. The pulpit, pews, and a window are also visible. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Glass plate negative
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Depicts male figure, in robes, with his hand raised in blessing. The picture comprises two parts held together. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Two stained glass windows. Both feature a male figure and coat of arms. Lantern slide.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'St. Martin cum Gregory Church York'. Shows Frances Bathurst's tomb in St Martin-cum-Gregory church, Micklegate. Decoration on tombstone and the beginning of the epitaph are visible, where Frances is described as 'a person of excellent accomplishments both of body and mind, and adorned the several stations of life she went through'. Frances's epitaph is listed amongst Francis Drake's 'Monumental Inscriptions in the Churches of York' in Eboracum Volume 2. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'St Martin cum Gregory Church York'. Shows two windows and stonework. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Coloured sketches for three stained glass window designs, each with a different shield. Lantern slide.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'St. Martin cum Gregory Church York'. Shows the door of the church. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'St Martin cum Gregory Church York'. Shows stained glass window at St Martin-cum-Gregory Church, Micklegate. This is the Window V. Memorial to William Peckitt and it is photographed from the outside of the church. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The scroll is a fragment of an Anglo-Scandinavian cross-shaft. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'St Martin cum Gregory Church York'. Shows most of the wall (thought to be south side) but the windows are not clearly visible. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Handwritten title below printed sketch: 'King's Manor House After Wm Moore [?]'. This could refer to William Moore Junior (1817-1909), who was a landscape painter and teacher in York. The sketch shows buildings from a distance, as seen from beyond the wall. Left-hand building covered by foliage and large trees growing beside the path. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'School for the Blind York' (King's Manor). Ornate doorway with one half of door open. A male figure can be seen through the open door. There is wooden panelling either side of door with what looks like coat pegs. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'School for the Blind York'. Seat built into the wall at School for the Blind (King's Manor). See also KNO/24/2992. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'School for the Blind York'. Photographs of ornate stone work at the School for the Blind (King's Manor) Photographer identified as W. Watson below. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Frieze in School for the Blind York'. Print of frieze and site map of the School for the Blind (King's Manor). Above the etching: 'Yorkshire Philosophical Society Museum'. At the centre: 'Frieze in Lord Huntingdon's Room'. Site map includes: The King's Cellar; Remains of the Palace of King Henry VIII; Boy's Playground; Shed; Boy's Basket Room; Boy's Day Room; Pupil Dining Room; Manor; and Classroom. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'School for the Blind York'. Open doorway to east courtyard at the School for the Blind (King's Manor). Inserted by Thomas Wentworth and featuring his own coat of arms above. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'School for the Blind York'. Doorway to the east courtyard at the School for the Blind (King's Manor). Inserted by Thomas Wentworth and featuring his own coat of arms above. Labelled 'School for the Blind York'. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'School for the Blind York'. Main doorway at School for the Blind (King's Manor). The school was founded in 1833 and housed in King's Manor. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'School for the Blind York'. Doorway to east courtyard. Inserted by Thomas Wentworth and featuring his own coat of arms above. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Shows the second storey doorway at the east end of Sheffield's Hall. It is at the top of an external staircase, and it has Charles I's coat of arms above it. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Stone steps up to large doorway in righthand building. 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)Charles I's coat of arms is visible above the door. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'School for the Blind'. Shows open doorway at King's Manor. Perhaps the entrance to what later became the Centre for Medieval Studies. Seated alcove can be seen just inside (see also KNO/24/2998). Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Ceiling in St George's Hall Castlegate York'. Ceiling stuccowork in drawing room of St George's Hall, later called Fairfax House. Shows figure of Amicitia holding heart in one hand and elm tree in the other. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Drawing room. Photograph taken through mirror. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Ceiling in St George's Hall Castlegate York'. Dining room ceiling with hole in centre for light fitting. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photograph in book. Timber ceiling of St Anthony's. Below image: '7. St Anthony's Hall. Detail of the Nave Roof. Delicate arched trusses spring from angel-carved corbels.' Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Possibly Fairfax House. See also: KNO/24/2975. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photograph shows open doorway with staircase beyond it. Also features a radiator, long wooden table, a smaller table, and chairs. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)See KNO/24/2986. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Christ Church York'. Printed sketch. Below: 'Holy Trinity King's Court or Christ Church York before restoration'. Also 'Printed by W. Monkhouse Newbald & Stead York'. Includes figures and dog. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Interior of Merchants Hall'. Page from Country Life, 5 November 1921. Below photograph: 'Copyright', 'The Principal Aisle of the Merchant Adventurers' Hall', and 'Probably built about 1370. Upon the eighteenth century partition wall hang portraits of Masters and Benefactors.' Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Fireplace in St Georges Hall Castlegate York'. Later called Fairfax House. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Foundation Merchants Hall York'. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Door Case in St Georges Hall Castlegate York'. Later called Fairfax House. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Possibly Fairfax House. See also: KNO/24/2981. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Christ Church from Jubbergate York'. Printed sketch. Street scene including figures and cart. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Pewter Plate from Holy Trinity Church Goodramgate'. Plate engraved: 'Holy Trinity Guthramgate [with initials] WL'. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Corporal Acts of Mercy North St. All Saints'. Stained glass window belonging to All Saints Church, printed in a book. Below window: 'Relieving the Prisoners North Aisle Saints North Street by permission of the Rev P J Shaw'. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Men Praying Pryck of Conscience North Street Church York'. Stained glass window belonging to North Street Church. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Below etching: 'Published Nov 1807 by 1 Halfpenny York. Porch of St Margarets York.' Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Shows altar, pulpit, pews and stained glass window. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Gable of St Andrews Church York'. Street view including cobbled street and pavement. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'All Saints Church Pavement York'. Printed sketch of All Saints Church. Figures in costume similar to KNO/24/2948. Includes horse and cart. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Labelled 'Old St Maurice'. Photograph of Old St Maurice Church exterior. Original church demolished in 1876. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)