Printed etching titled 'Crypt to the Cathedral'. Shows crypt at York Minster. Caption below etching: 'Published Nov 1 1807 by J. Halfpenny York' and 'Pl. 20'. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloPrinted etching titled 'St William's Chapel'. Caption below etching: 'Published Nov 1 1807 by J. Halfpenny York' and 'Pl. 23'. This is thought to be the chapel that was located in Micklegate next to the old Ouse Bridge.
Sin títuloLabelled 'County Hospital, York, 1741' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. Caption below sketch: 'To the Governors and Trustees of York County Hospital this North West View is most humbly inscribed by their most obedient Servant R. Holme'. On the left there is a caption regarding the patients admitted between 1740 [?] and 1766. The total number admitted is listed as 14969 and the list also includes 'discharged cured', 'relieved', and 'incurable'. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Monk Bar, York' and 'Yorkshire Museum'. The etching shows the outside of Monk Bar and a woman carrying a basket through the gate. There is an advert for 'Turner's Blacking' stuck to the bar. The artist is S. Prout and the publisher is R. Ackermann. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloThought to be the corner of the south transept. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloEtching titled: 'Ouse Bridge and St William's Chapel'. Caption below etching 'Published Nov 1 1807 by J. Halfpenny York' and 'Pl. 22'. The etching depicts the old Ouse Bridge looking towards St William's Chapel. People are pictured beside the river, riding horses over the bridge, and in boats on the water. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloLabelled 'The Sundial at Kirkdale'. Shows the sculptured stone sundial in St Gregory's Minster. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Grave of my wife's father in Kildale Church yard'. The glass has been painted over in black to emphasise the stone cross. The grave reads: 'In memory of the Rev. William Edwardes Lock Died July 14th 1874 Aged 44 Years'. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Captain Cook's Monument nr Kildale'. Three figures can be seen standing in front of the monument: a woman and two girls. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Carriage drive at Kildale'. The road is viewed from the left hand side and both sides are lined by trees and other foliage. This may be the route that provided a private carriage drive to Kildale Hall. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Captain Cook's Monument near Kildale'. A woman is standing in front of the monument with Roseberry Topping visible in the distance behind her. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Lastingham Village'. Shows road leading into the village and St Mary's church on the left. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Cawood Castle, Cawood York'. Illustration of river and the castle, captioned 'A perspective of the views of Cawood Castle'. It appears to be an engraving and the book is thought to be James Peller Malcolm's 'Lives of Topographers and antiquaries [...]'. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloLabelled 'Cawood Palace'. The illustration is from a book and is captioned 'The Gateway of the Palace at Cawood'. It appears to be an engraving and the book may be James Peller Malcolm's 'Lives of Topographers and antiquaries [...]'. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloPrinted sketch titled 'The Wreck of the Royal George.' The caption below the title reads 'Published by the Hudson's Bay Company, 5, Haymarket'. The sketch shows figures fleeing from a shipwreck. At the bottom of the drawing, a man with a judge's wig and a snake's body has the word 'Chancery' inscribed on his tail. This sketch was adverised in The Morning Post on 4 August 1849 as follows: 'The Wreck of the Royal George drawn by Scrib. A moral showing how a royal vessel was sunk by a meek wind, during the butterfly season, to the delight of the great sea serpent and other amphibious monsters. - Published by the Hudson's Bay Company, 5, Haymarket. To be had of all Book and Print Sellets, price Eighteenpence'. See KNO/24/3341. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloPrinted sketch titled 'The Wreck of the Royal George'. The caption below the title reads 'Published by the Hudson's Bay Company, 5, Haymarket'. The sketch shows figures fleeing from a shipwreck. At the bottom of the drawing, a man with a judge's wig and a snake's body has the word 'Chancery' inscribed on his tail. This sketch was adverised in The Morning Post on 4 August 1849 as follows: 'The Wreck of the Royal George drawn by Scrib. A moral showing how a royal vessel was sunk by a meek wind, during the butterfly season, to the delight of the great sea serpent and other amphibious monsters. - Published by the Hudson's Bay Company, 5, Haymarket. To be had of all Book and Print Sellets, price Eighteenpence'. See KNO/24/3339. Glass plate negative.
Sin títuloThe slide is labelled: 'Badge of Sword Bearer' and 'Mr Layley's Chain, York'. The silver shield bears the arms of the city (St George's cross with five leopards distributed across it). The chain is also composed of linked leopards and there is a smaller silver shield attached to the main shield, also bearing the arms of the city, with a single pendant leopard hanging below it. Lantern slide.
Sin títuloLabelled '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.
Sin 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.
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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.
One block showing part of a stained glass window in an unidentified church.
Sin títuloOne block showing a stained glass window from the church.
Sin títuloThe album relates to renovations on the premises carried out in the 1990s.
Sin títuloThe 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.
Sin títuloThe volume was compiled by J W Knowles and includes handwritten biographical notes on historical artists based in York, as well as newspaper obituaries of more recent artists.
Sin títuloThe volume was compiled by J W Knowles and includes handwritten biographical notes on historical artists based in Yorkshire, as well as newspaper obituaries of more recent artists.
Sin títuloIncludes:
Catalogue for the Leeds Corporation Exhibition of Yorkshire Artists, 1885;
Catalogue for the Municipal Art Gallery, Leeds, Spring Exhibition, 1891;
Catalogue for the Yorkshire Union of Artists Sixth annual exhibition, The Spa, Harrogate, 1893;
Catalogue for an exhibition of pictures at West Cliff Saloon, Whitby, 1896;
Catalogue for the City Art Gallery Leeds Yorkshire Union of Artists Exhibition, 1908-9;
Rules of the Yorkshire Union of Artists, 1888;
Yorkshire Union of Artists report, balance sheet, list of donors, list of members and list of prize-winners, 1888;
Six tickets for Yorkshire Union of Artists exhibitions, 1888-1890;
Two letters from representatives of the Yorkshire Union of Artists to J W Knowles, 1890-91;
Yorkshire Union of Artists list of governing body, council's address, report for 1890, minutes of conference, membership list and balance sheets, 1889 and 1892;
Notifications of annual general meetings of the Union of Artists, 1889-1890
Newspaper cuttings relating to the Union.
Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collected by J W Knowles, glass painter, relating to sculptors and painters. The notes have been pasted in to what appears to be an earlier business orders book, dating from 1872-1876.
Sin títuloVolume 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.
Sin títuloIncludes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collated by John Ward Knowles on a variety of subjects, including churches, heraldry, abbeys and York streets. Indexed.
Sin títuloIncludes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collated by John Ward Knowles on a variety of subjects, including stained glass in France, choristers, organs, churches and church matters.
Sin títuloIncludes one notebook relating to his works on windows, one printed 'Military Police and War Department Constabulary' containing nites and addressses, and one reporters note book entitled 'Catalogue' containing some pencil sketches and a catalogue of books relating to artists or books about artists.
Sin títuloIncludes 'The escutchen, the works: York artists', 'Ancient and Modern flues', and several versions of a letter to the editor of the York Herald entitled 'Etty and York'.
Sin títuloThe volume contains handwritten notes on a variety of different subjects, including window restoration, porcelain and painting.
Sin títuloThe banns were read at St Michael le Belfrey, York.
Sin títuloThe programmes were collected by John Ward Knowles, who was a member of the Society. Also includes some newspaper cuttings.
Sin títuloThe house was previously owned by the Varvill family, ancestors of J W Knowles.
Sin títuloScrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, pen and ink drawings and handwritten notes as well as photographs and concert programmes.
Sin títuloScrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes.
Sin títuloScrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, handwritten notes and cartoons. Also includes a Yorkshire Savings Bank calendar.
Sin títuloIncludes handwritten research notes by J W Knowles regarding the history of the Minster, as well as occasional newspaper cuttings.
Sin títuloIncludes newspaper cuttings on the recasting of the Minster bells in 1926, as well as details of prominent bellringers. Indexed.
Sin títuloIncludes 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.
Sin títuloIncludes 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.
Sin títuloTwo bundles of handwritten notes relating to the history of churches in York. Arranged by church.
Sin títuloVolume 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 St Martin's Coney Street, St Martin-cum-Gregory, Merchant Taylor's Hall, St Michael-le-Belfrey, St Michael's Spurriergate, St Olave's, St Sampson's, St Saviour's and St Wilfred's.
Sin títuloVolume of handwritten notes, black and white photographs, newspaper cuttings and original sketches relating to the stained glass in Yorkshire churches. The volume is arranged alphabetically by church and excludes churches in the city of York.
Sin títuloIncludes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings on various stained glass painters.
Sin títuloExercise book compiled by J W Knowles marked '5 - actors'. Includes newspaper clippings and handwritten notes covering theatrical news.
Sin títuloThe exercise book is numbered '2' and contains heraldic notes.
Sin títuloThe exercise book contains notes on heraldry.
Sin títuloIncludes loose letters relating to the Journal, receipts for the journal, a log of work carried out and payments received regarding the Journal.
Sin títuloIncludes two images of an unidentified man and one further image of a woman entitled 'Mitty'.
Sin títuloIncludes two images of James Knowles, father of John Ward Knowles, and images of what would appear to be the family home.
Sin títuloThe slide is broken down the centre.
Sin títuloIt is likely that the window was part of York Minster.
Sin títuloThe etching shows Swiss glass being manufactured and was drawn by an unknown artist. The original item is in the British Museum.
Sin títuloIt is likely that the window was in York Minster.
Sin títuloThe engraving has been printed as an illustration in a book.
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.' Emulsion slightly damaged.
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe image shows a woman poisoned by eating a frog.
Sin títuloMarked 'P72, O72'.
Sin títuloMarked 'P86, O65'.
Sin títuloMarked 'P28, O31.'
Sin títuloMarked 'P47, O89.'
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