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Most of the images are photographic prints created by J W Knowles and Sons and pasted ont blank postcards. Some are identified and include Fountains Abbey, cathedrals in France, Switzerland and Belgium, photographs of York streets and buildings, details from York Minster fabric rolls relating to glass and glaziers, York Minster windows, Great Malvern, St Martin's Church Leicester, All Saint's North Street York, Gloucester Catherdral and others. Many of the images appear elsewhere in the glass plate negative and photographic print collection, however these copies also contain explanatory notes. A large percentage of these images do not contain captions, however they are likely to be of stained glass in York Minster and other churches.

The images are not identified however the numbers on the reverse of some images appear to be panel numbers. It is possible that these images relate to one of the windows in York Minster.

The images are not identified however the numbers on the reverse of some images appear to be panel numbers. It is possible that these images relate to one of the windows in York Minster.

The images are not identified however the numbers on the reverse of some images appear to be panel numbers. It is possible that these images relate to one or more of the windows in York Minster or from churches elsewhere in York, and certainly includes at least one image from the St William window.

The images are not identified however the numbers on the reverse of some images appear to be panel numbers. It is possible that these images relate to one or more of the windows in York Minster, most likely the St William window.

Postcards of carved stalls and capitals from buildings in the United Kingdom and across Europe.

Colour and black and white postcards showing stained glass windows in various cathedrals in the United Kingdom and Europe. Also contains a series of postcards hand annotated by J W Knowles relating to stained glass techniques (these appear to be photographic prints pasted onto blank postcards).

Research notes compiled by a local researcher, relating to premises owned or supported by the Knowles family:
'The Sign of the Bible', Stonegate;
Stonegate warehouse;
Coffee Yard;

Grape Lane Chapel and
Stonegate.

Bundles of loose handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings relating to the history of Stonegate. The bundles were originally tied separately into a variety of themes, including 'the booksellers', 'residents in the street', 'notes from The Spectator', '19th century various', 'T Thrush', 'Star, Punch Bowl, Coffee Houses', 'Laurence Sterne', 'notes to look up'

Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.

Postcard. Blank on reverse.

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

Stained glass window showing four lights depicting various saints.

Papers produced by J W Knowles and Sons in the course of trading with their customers. Includes a number of account books and customer testimonials.

Labelled 'Cabinet in St William's College York 1932'. Glass plate negative.

Two images of stained glass canopies. Medieval.

From Oidtmann, Rhenische Glasmalerein, p225. Reproduction from a book showing two sections of stained glass window.

Two medieval stained glass angels blowing trumpets.

Two different images of details from stained glass windows, showing a bearded male figure in cloth hat and robes. Medieval.

Celluloid plate showing a negative of section of Wolveden window.

Glass plate negative depicting photo image of stained glass window canopy, with Christ flanked by angels. Medieval.

Part of a stained glass window with tower and floral design. From 'Day' windows.

Two celluloid plates, showing upper part of the Parker window with medieval angel(?) figure; and lower part with bishops seated.

Glass plate negative showing part of stained glass window, including canopy.

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (funeral?).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (four male figures).

Two images on one plate: section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral, (pastoral scene and healing scene as in KNO/24/465).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (pastoral scene, male figure with horses, as in KNO/24/466).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (enlargement of panel - one male figure beating another, tied).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (Moses?).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (female figures in background, male figures in foreground. One touching another's face - healing?).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (two children addressing male and female adult).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral: enlargement of two female? heads.

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (male and female figures, one kneeling).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (two circular panels - scenes from life of Becket?).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (funeral?).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (pastoral scene, male figure with horses).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (bishop(?) standing over recumbent male figure).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (five figures, male, one tonsured).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (seated figures in despair, bishop? above them with sword).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (sickbed?).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (enlargement, two medieval figures?)

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (circular image, feet washing).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (circular floral image).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (plague of frogs?).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (subject unclear).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (mother & father standing over recumbent child).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (as in KNO/24/465).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral: figures in despair gathered around child in bed (Death of Firstborn?).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (male figure pouring money into Becket shrine??).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral: male and female figures praying below, dragons above.

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (male and female medieval figures).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (enlargement of three male figures, one kneeling).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (four circular panels, showing Becket shrine).

Section of window, presumably from Canterbury cathedral (enlargement of panel - anointing beggar?).

Details of stained glass windows, Canterbury Cathedral. File includes slides HT.3, HT.94, HT.97, HT.104, HT./H.106, HT.110, HT.112, HT.113, HT/H.121; Q.6, Q.8, Q.10; S.25a-c. HT.3 labelled Becket's crown.

Photo of the chapel with fourth window in centre of image.

The card index is arranged alpabetically and contains secondary source entries relating to windows and glaziers. Please note, many of the secondary sources to which these cards refer are not held in the collection itself.

Marked 'for Mrs Burton, not executed.'

Originally held in a box marked 'Knowles Wooden box plates 28.'

Cartoon depicting St Martin kneeling before Jesus and several angels who hold a cloth (reference to St Martin giving a beggar his cloak). See also KNO/24/987. Cartoon by Ford Madox Brown.

Cartoon of a stained glass window depicting St Luke the Evangelist, with book and quill. In Memoriam James Holt 1915. 2 copies.

Two reproductions from a French book; 1) the woodcut of Christ taking leave of his Mother, engraved by Albrecht Dürer, 2) the stained glass window of Christ taking leave of his Mother from the Church of Sainte-Foy in Conches.

Image of three-panelled stained glass window. The middle panel is dated 1544.

Visitations, Gisons copied from engraving of the Story of Psyche. Caption: Fig 119 - Visitation de la Vierge. Vitraile en grisaille de l'église de Gisors (Visitation of the Virgin Mary. Stained glass window in Gisors church).

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.

Annunciation Ecouen copied from the panel of Story of Psyche. Reproduction from book - Fig.1. - Eglise d'Ecouen - Vitrail de l'Annonciation (Ecouen Church - Stained Glass of the Annunciation).

With explanatory notes. Features the Story of Psyche (Chantilly) and the Annunciation (Ecouen).

Reproduction of stained glass window from a French book, showing Psyche and her sisters.

Reproduction of stained glass window from a French book.

One plate showing three different images of stained glass windows, depicting Jesse Tree. Captioned l - r: Herbisse, Eglise de La Madeleine and [no caption].

Cartoons used several times for windows in different churches': Noah building the Ark (from Madeleine Troyes, Pouan and Herbisse, Aube) and God cursing Cain (from Madeleine and Herbisse).

Three images of a male figure (crowned, seated). Captioned (left to right): Troyes, Vaudes, Hebrisse.

Includes eight clerestory windows of Chori. The images are classified as 'practically identical.'

One plate with thirteen images: cartoons of saints/bishops in similar compositons with different headwear, motifs etc.

Three plates, showing three images of a similar seated male bearded figure, captioned Troyes (Aube), Vaudes (Aube), Herbisse (Aube).

Head of St Thomas in the north aisle, All Saints North Street, a duplicate of one in JWK's collection.

The first image is of Joachim in the fields; whilst the second is the meeting at the Golden Gate, North Clerestory, Great Malvern.

Six single figurines: two subjects got out of three cartoons. Includes North Clerestory, Great Malvern.

Image of four male heads: Corpus Christi Head (l: Holy Trinity, Goodramgate, York, r: St Martin's, Coney St, York); Our Lord Appearing to St Thomas (l: All Saints, North St, York, r: not captioned).

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

Includes used in All Saint's, North Street, and St Michael-le-Belfrey.

Reproduction of two images of windows: No 9844 Pouan, No 9761 Troyes.

Cartoons drawn for tracery heads made to fit square panels. Negative showing a reproduction from a book: photo of stained glass window from Aube.

For John Ferguson Esquire, Ripon.

Emblems and evangelists and Cawood Reredos.

Image of carved screen from Newark Church. Pews visible in foreground. Believed to be the work of Thomas Drawswerd.

Reproduction from an arts catalogue, showing images of glass.

Reproduction of the title page of a catalogue for 'Mr Backler's Stained Glass Works', exhibited in Oxford St, 1817.