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.
Sans titreHandwritten 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.
Sans titreThe 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.
Sans titreExercise book compiled by J W Knowles marked '7 - 1927-1928'. Includes newspaper clippings and handwritten notes covering theatrical news.
Sans titreTypescript 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.
Sans titreSepia 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.
Sans titreBlack 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).
Sans titreSepia 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.
Sans titreSepia 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.
Sans titreFor F V Kidson Esquire, Ben Rhydding.
Sans titreBlack 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.
Sans titreW H Shilling Esquire JP
Sans titreBlack 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.
Sans titreThe 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.
Sans titreBlack 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.
Sans titreLabelled 'Cabinet in St William's College York 1932'. Glass plate negative.
Sans titreOne block showing details from the canopy at Altenberg cathedral.
Sans titreScrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, photographs and information about local affairs.
Sans titreImage 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.
Sans titreThe 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.
Sans titreIt is likely that the booklet was issued to John Alder Knowles in his capacity as a member of the Society.
Sans titre25 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.
Sans titreBlack 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.
Sans titreSepia 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.
Sans titreReprinted 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.
Sans titreBlack 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.
Sans titreBlack 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.
Sans titreReprinted 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.
Sans titreReprinted 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.
Sans titreThe volume is indexed.
Sans titreThis 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.
Sans titreOne block showing part of a stained glass window in an unidentified church.
Sans titreOne block showing a stained glass window from the church.
Sans titreThe album relates to renovations on the premises carried out in the 1990s.
Sans titreThe 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.
Sans titreIncludes handwritten research notes by J W Knowles regarding the history of the Minster, as well as occasional newspaper cuttings.
Sans titrePrinted by Yorkshire Herald Co, York. 12 copies.
Includes tracing paper drawings, handwritten remarks and newspaper cuttings. Also includes letters from Canon Fowler of Durham to J W Knowles about the window's restoration.
16 black and white photographs showing various windows in York Minster.
Volume 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.
Sans titreIncludes miscellaneous handwritten notes, primarily relating to features of churches, including stained glass windows.
Exercise book compiled by J W Knowles marked '5 - actors'. Includes newspaper clippings and handwritten notes covering theatrical news.
Sans titreThe exercise book is numbered '2' and contains heraldic notes.
Sans titreThe exercise book contains notes on heraldry.
Sans titreThe slide is broken down the centre.
Sans titreIt is likely that the window was part of York Minster.
Sans titreThe etching shows Swiss glass being manufactured and was drawn by an unknown artist. The original item is in the British Museum.
Sans titreIt is likely that the window was in York Minster.
Sans titreThe engraving has been printed as an illustration in a book.
Sans titreThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titreThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.' Emulsion slightly damaged.
Sans titreThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sans titre