Handwritten copy of the article, which featured in the Glass Painter's Journal in April 1926.
Reprinted from the 'Antiquaries Journal'.
Handwritten copy of the article, which featured in the Glass Painter's Journal in October 1930.
Handwritten copy of the article, which was reproduced in the Yorkshire Philosophical Society Report in 1926.
Handwritten copy of the article, which was reproduced in the Burlington Magazine in March 1926.
Typescript copy of the article, which was reproduced in the National Glass Budget, Pittsburgh, USA in October 1926.
Typescript copy of the article, which was reproduced in the Connoisseur Magazine in November 1926.
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)Handwritten copy of the article, which was reproduced in the Bodleian Quarterly Record in 1926.
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)The volume includes an article written by John Alder Knowles, entitled 'A history of the York School of Glass Painting.'
Typescript copy of the article, which was published in the Architect's Journal in July 1927.
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)Typescript copy of the article, which was published in the Antiquaries Journal in July 1927.
Typescript copy of the article, which was published in the Journal of the British Society of Master Glass-Painters in April 1927.
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)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)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)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)W H Shilling Esquire JP
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)The articles relate to stained glass, and were possibly sent to J A Knowles by the Stained Glass Association America.
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)Labelled 'Cabinet in St William's College York 1932'. Glass plate negative.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One block showing details from the canopy at Altenberg cathedral.
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)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)The volume includes three articles written by John Alder Knowles:
'The church of the glass-painters, St Helen's Church, York';
'Gild Windows';
'Leaded Lights and ornamental glazing'
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)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)25 page typescript with handwritten annotations. The article was originally entitled 'How the money for windows was raised.'
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)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)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)Reprinted from the Yorkshire Archaeological Journal.
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)Reprinted from 'Yorkshire Archaeological Journal' Part 148.
Includes handwritten notes on theatres and actors compiled by J W Knowles, as well as loose pages and newspaper cuttings about the same subjects.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Reprinted from the Journal of the British Society of Master Glass-Painters, 1951-2.
Reprinted from 'Yorkshire Archaeological Journal' 1955.
Reprinted from the Journal of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society.
Typescript copy of the article, which featured in the Journal of the Royal Institute of British Architects, February 1927.
The exhibition took place in Leeds Grand Central Hall, and featured accompanying music from the Halle Orchestra.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume is indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)This 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One block showing part of a stained glass window in an unidentified church.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One block showing a stained glass window from the church.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The album relates to renovations on the premises carried out in the 1990s.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Marked 'supplied to Miss Weaver.' Photograph of an open case with items of four piece communion set in front of it; chalice, paten, pyx and cruet. Label round neck of cruet with 'no.6340 £6.0.0.' written on.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photograph of the communion set: candle in candlestick, paten, veil, pyx, bread cutter, cruets with crucifix-shaped stoppers.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo of metal pendant lamp (gas-powered?), suspended from above.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo of metal ewer, with water and cross of Cuthbert(?) design on side.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One plate with two similar images - male figure in crouching/kneeling pose, left figure bald and clean-shaven, right figure with head and facial hair. Headed 'St William Window, York Minster', captioned 'Panel 48. Blind man cured by holy oil' and 'Panel 7
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One plate with seven reproductions of stained glass images and handwritten captions: two heads (the mayor of York as re-used for St William lying in State); three group scenes (woman undergoing ordeal by fire, St William lying in state, St William receive
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Reproduction of a typewritten page; table showing quantities of colouring metals in each colour of stained glass.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Reproduction of line drawing of furnace, diagram and cross-section.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One plate with two images of stained glass windows - different windows with similar compositions.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Image of four ships at sea: one with sun on the sail, captioned 'Richard II returning from the expedition to Ireland. MS Hart 1319'.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One plate with two images: one stained glass and one engraving, both of Psyche meeting her sisters(?).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Print by Albrecht Durer of window. One plate with two images: one of stained glass and one engraving. Shows Christ taking leave of his mother.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Plate of Galyon Hone's signature scratched on wall of Haunted Gallery, Hampton Court.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One plate with thirteen images: cartoons of saints/bishops in similar compositons with different headwear, motifs etc.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One plate with five images. Different stained glass depicting the Holy Trinity from around York: Tracery, St Martins; Tracery St Saviours; Yorke Window St Johns Micklegate; SW window St Michaels Spurriergate (the Holy Ghost not shown); East window Holy Tr
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Cartoons copied from prints. Windows at Chantilly and Ecouen copied from prints of the story of Psyche. Story of Psyche at Chantilly and Annunciation at Ecouen. Caption: 'At Ecouen the figure of the Virgin and at Chantilly the whole subject have been taken from the print of 'The Queen hearing the reply of the Oracle' from the series illustrating the story of Psyche by The Master of the Die'.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Same cartoon used twice in the same window to represent two different subjects - drowned child recovered at shrine; and humpbacked boy recovered at shrine. From the St William Window, York Minster. Images of panel 74. Hump backed boy cured at shrine. Panel 99. Drowned child brought to shrine. Same small kneeling figure visible in both.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Images from a book showing a gentleman on horseback (in 17th century dress).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo of a portion of stained glass window, with two lights: St Christopher carrying the Christ child; unidentified male saint.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Blurred photo of a portion of stained glass window. The plate is faded, 'no. 4 panel' written on plate in ink.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Moderately faded image, showing part of a stained glass window, subject unclear.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Circular stained glass depicting mocking of Christ, early modern(?).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One plate with two images of stained glass canopies: different details but similar compositions. The canopies are thought to be by two different hands.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Showing stained glass window with statue of kneeling figure (tomb?) in foreground.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo taken in church showing stained glass window.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo of a stained glass window from All Saints York.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo showing one whole stained glass window and a portion of another.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo showing whole stained glass window depicting acts of corporal mercy - comforting the sick, feeding the hungry etc.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo of the whole stained glass windowdepicting the life of St Martin.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Shows part of multi-panel stained glass window, medieval - saints ministering to the sick and dying(?). Notes state: 'C.f. Illust. In Westlake vol. 1. p13 where the glass is differently arranged.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo of stained glass window above aisle, taken from inside church. Female? seated figure visible in middle of photo.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo of two stained glass windows, taken from inside cathedral.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo of stained glass window taken from inside cathedral.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Close-up detail - medieval stained glass - male, hooded(?) figure with fingers raised in Benediction.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Close-up of two stained glass panels - both showing standing figures with church(?) behind them.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Close-up detail of medieval stained glass window showing a head and face (wearing headdress - female?).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo of whole stained glass window.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Photo of whole stained glass window, depicting Crucifixion with Mary and another saint(?) looking on.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)