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Bundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical production in York.

The article was read at the Society of Architects and reprinted in The Builder magazine on 19 May 1922. Typescript with attached photographs.

Reprinted from the Archaeological Journal.

Handwritten copy of the article, which was reproduced in the Society of Glass Technology Journal in 1922.

St Catherine panel (no.1); St James OPA James and Priscilla Dagnell (no.2); St Helen OPA Walter and Helen Dalton (no.3); St Richard OPA Richard Knight d.1921 (no.4); St Thomas OPA Thomas Kavanagh, founder and PP 1894-1920 (no.5); St Priscilla OP Priscilla Gibbs d.1922 (no.6); St Louis ORP Louise Leteux d.1922 (no.7); St Catherine OPA Catherine Dolly d.1917 (no.8); St Charles OP Charles Leteux PP 1920- (no.9); St Cecilia OPA Richard Dunn d.1914 (no.10); St Martin OPA Father Martin Curran (no.11)

An assortment of information about the York Musical Society, including information about a musical society ball, a list of rules, newspaper clippings and a list of members to the society from 1921-22.

Includes:
Yorkshire Herald, 18/5/1915, as well as a facsimilie of the 2/1/1790 copy produced as a supplement that day;
Three copies of the Methodist Recorder and General Chronicle, dated 15/7/1922, 22/7/1922 and 29/7/1922;
Three copes of the Yorkshire Bazaar Flying Post, dated 4/10/1864, 5/10/1864 and 6/10/1864;
Copies of the Yorkshire Herald, dated 3/9/1881, 5/9/1881, 6/9/1881 and 7/9/1881.

Supplied for St Margaret's Church Roll of Honour.

Bundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical productions.

The volume contains handwritten notes on a variety of different subjects, including window restoration, porcelain and painting.

The newspaper cuttings were originally loose but have been re-housed in polythene by the archivist.

Includes loose handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about musicians in the city, primarily the various bands and some individuals. Also includes an 'index to York musicians'.

Bundle of printed articles and newspaper cuttings regarding stained glass in both England and abroad. It is thought that these articles may have informed J W Knowles' publications.

Handwritten copy of the article, which was read before the Yorkshire Philosophical Society on 20/9/1923. The talk was later reprinted in the Yorkshire Herald the following day.

Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, handwritten notes, obituaries, local events and details of soldiers killed or missing in action during the First World War.

The volume includes details of a discussion held with John Alder Knowles, entitled 'Forgeries of ancient stained glass.'

Includes testimonials about the business from clients, one draft memorandum of understanding between the partners and land valuations for the business premises in Stonegate, York.

The panel was for the Roll of Honour.

Postcard depicting 'Visiting the sick' 15th century stained glass panel, held at Leicester museum. Postcard addressed to Noel Heaton of London, from Sidney Pitcher; 'I shall be pleased to see you and if you can let me know when it will be, so much the better.' Postmarked Gloucester, 5th Aug 1924(?).

Cost £591.

Music Bulletin and teaching books by the British Music Society.

A selection of guides to York and its cathedral.

The 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.

Exercise book containing additional handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings about Lord Mayors of York not found in KNO/6/2 and KNO/6/3. The volume was originally entitled 'F J Smart: English and French' and the reverse of the book contains what appears to be school French homework.

Includes handwritten notes on subchanters, 1877; list of choristers with occasional short biographies; newspaper cuttings, letter head entitled 'Stained Glass Medieval Art Works, 23 Stonegate, York'; weekly programmes of services at York Minster, 1920; and four exercise books entitled '98 List of Old Boys', '97 York Cathedral Songmen', '96 Songmen and Choristers', and 'List of Organ Builders'.

Handwritten copy of the article, which was published in Notes and Queries, May 1924.

Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles and relating to musical events in the city of York, including singers who performed in the city. Arranged chronologically.

The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and consists of newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes relating to art and artists. Includes a handwritten index.

Includes one catalogue to the permanent collection of pictures in City of York Art Gallery, 1907; and two catalogues for Design and Handicraft exhibitions held at City of York Art Gallery and Museum, Exhibition Square, 1923 and 1925.

Includes 'The Ouse', 'Clifford's Tower', 'The Guildhall', 'Peter Prison', 'Life of Thomas Gent', 'Willam Etty', 'John Molcalle', 'Johnathan Martin', 'Merchants Co', 'Races', 'York: a War Centre', 'York Parlimentary', 'York North and Railway', 'Guye Fawkes

Handwritten copy of the article, which was reproduced in 'Glass' in April 1924.

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.

Handwritten copy of the article, which was later published in the Society of Chemical Industry Leeds Meeting Handbook, 1925.

One typescript copy of the article, and one copy of the article as printed in the Glass-Painters Journal in October 1925.

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.

Includes one loose note and one press cutting.

Includes accounts of postage costs and a numbered list of photographic details.

The bundle consists of black and white etchings and newspaper cuttings relating to London, including many photographs and published drawings and cartoons of the city.

Reprinted from the 'Antiquaries Journal'.

The volume includes an article written by John Alder Knowles, entitled 'A history of the York School of Glass Painting.'

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 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.

Handwritten copy of the article, which featured in the Glass Painter's Journal in April 1926.

Bundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of the street.

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.

Newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes about Robin Hood's Bay

The bundle includes newspaper cuttings and other notes collected by John Ward Knowles and relating to events in the city of Leeds, including obituaries. Also includes two souvenir programmes for the City of Leeds Tercentenary Celebrations, July 1926, and article from Woman's Home magazine entitled 'The Romance of Old China', one programme for the Leeds Musical Festival Album and one exercise book of newspaper cuttings entitled 'Scripture'.

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.

Typescript copy of the article, which was published in the Architect's Journal in July 1927.

Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, handwritten notes and cartoons. Also includes a Yorkshire Savings Bank calendar.

Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to premises and occupants of Goodramgate, Church Street, College Street and Ogleforth.

The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and consists of newspaper cuttings on artists of national importance, both contemporary to Knowles and historical.

The bundle includes newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to exhibitions held during 1927 at York City Art Gallery.

Notebook containing handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, relating to actors and actresses. Includes obituaries and details of an interview with Gracie Fields.

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.

Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes. It is unclear why these cuttings were collected together and called 'York Pageant' as they do not appear to relate to the pageant specifically.

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.

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.

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

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).

Four celluloid plates. Plates 1 and 2: identical images of medieval stained glass - various (portions of faces, torsos, hands, a lion.). Plates 3 and 4: identical images of medieval stained glass - various (fragments of text, flowers, patterns etc).

Exercise book compiled by J W Knowles marked '7 - 1927-1928'. Includes newspaper clippings and handwritten notes covering theatrical news.

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.

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 Allen to Hudson. Indexed.

Volume of handwritten notes, black and white photographs, newspaper cuttings and original sketches compiled by J W Knowles about York School of Design (also known as York School of Art), of which he was a former pupil. Also contains annual reports for the school 1871, 1876, 1878, 1882 and 1883.

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

Bundle of theatre programmes for various productions staged at York Theatre Royal and the Grand Opera House and retained by J W Knowles.

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.

Includes loose letters relating to the Journal, receipts for the journal, a log of work carried out and payments received regarding the Journal.

Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings on various stained glass painters.

Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about Lord Mayors of York from 1230 onwards. This volume contains an index to this volume and Lord Mayors of York, Vol 2, arranged by surname.

Bundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Davygate, Castlegate and Water Lane.

Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to premises and occupants of Stonegate. Indexed at the beginning of the volume.

The bundle contains handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, relating to York streets, buildings and people.

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

Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collated by John Ward Knowles on a variety of subjects, including churches, heraldry, abbeys and York streets. Indexed.

Includes 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.

Includes newspaper cuttings on the recasting of the Minster bells in 1926, as well as details of prominent bellringers. Indexed.

Includes 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.

Includes 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.

Includes catalogues for various art exhibitions held at York City Art Gallery during the period.

Includes research notes compiled by J W Knowles from texts in the Minster Library, relating to Yorkshire churches. Also includes photographs and colour heraldic designs. Indexed.

Includes newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes relating to Yorkshire churches, as well as legends, folklore and strange tales; local landmarks; castles and grand houses; Blind Jack of Knaresborough; railway centenary celebrations; ecclesiastical news and obituaries. Indexed.

Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about Lord Mayors of York from 1230 onwards. A surname index to this volume can be found in KNO/6/2 (Lord Mayors of York Vol 1).

Bundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical productions, as well as souvenir theatre programmes.

The plates are very small and fragile, and each is individually wrapped in paper.