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)This collection primarily includes papers of John Ward Knowles and his son John Alder Knowles, which form a research collection predominantly on churches (including York Minster), glass manufacture and stained glass, as well as original design artwork (KNO/1-24). The collection also includes a small amount of business papers relating to the glass painting business they founded and managed - J W Knowles & Sons (KNO/23). In addition to the research collection are personal papers relating to both John Ward Knowles and John Alder Knowles (KNO/25 and 26), as well as items relating to their relative Christopher Milward (KNO/27), a former Lord Mayor of York. Some of the items can be attributed to the family as a whole but not individual family members (KNO/28).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The house, 'Beach-holme', was the family holiday home of J W Knowles and his family for a number of years.
Includes:
Visitors book to the house featuring photographs of the building and notes from visitors who came to stay. Included amongst the signatures are the parents of English artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth;
Letter re income tax on the property, 1910;
Newspaper cuttings book re Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby (including details of author Leo Walmsley who used to stay in the area and played cricket with J W Knowles); 1905-1964.
The volumes contain newspaper clippings and handwritten notes on Yorkshire churches, church architecture and York Minster, whilst the additional papers include typescripts of articles written by J A Knowles and information on specific windows in York Minster and elsewhere.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The items in this series were created by members of the extended Knowles family, however they can no longer be attributed to one family member in particular.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)These numbered volumes contain newspaper clippings and handwritten notes on a variety of subjects relating to artists and the arts.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes premises papers, receipts and agreements relating to the building, research notes about the history of the site and an index to the original documents contained in the bundle.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Bundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Church Street, High Ousegate, Shambles, Petergate, Gillygate, Bootham and Blake Street.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)These negatives and postcards were originally individually labelled by J W Knowles, and stored in poor quality envelopes. During the process of cataloguing, these items were repackaged into archival quality envelopes, and the details on the original envelopes transferred to the catalogue descriptions. This information now appears in the 'Title' field. Please see individual item descriptions for full details of this extensive series.
Please note, reference numbers KNO/24/2011 to KNO/24/2199 were not used.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The black and white images are most likely from projects J W Knowles and Sons worked on, including St Cuthbert window (York Minster), Wragby Church, St William window (York Minster), St Chad, Lady Chapel windows (York Minster), Parker window (most likely York Minster), Penancer's window (York Minster), Peter de Dene window (York Minster), Bell window (York Minster), Cartmel Fell, Clerestory (York Minster), Nave (York Minster), South Aisle Choir windows (York Minster), Bowett window (location unknown), Great East Window (York Minster), St Saviour's Church East Window, St Martin's Coney Street (window destroyed in the Blitz), St Dennis (Denys) Church, St Helen's church, St Michael-le-Belfrey, glass by Peckitt in Bishopthorpe Palace, Bolton Percy East Window, St Michael's Spurriergate, St Martin's Micklegate, Holy Trinity Goodramgate, All Saint's North Street, Gilling Castle (signature of Bernard Dunninghoff), Merchant Taylor's Hall, Denton in Wharfedale, Great Malvern, St Gyles (Camberwell), Bardwell Church (Suffolk), Saxlingham Nethergate Church (Norfolk), Malvern Priory, Little Malvern, Winscombe (Somerset), Hawsker Church, Deerhurst (Gloucestershire), Wolveden Window (York Minster) and Essars Church. The images are generally details or panels rather than full windows. Also includes details of stained glass techniques and condition, and copies of stained glass window designs from books and secondary sources.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Postcards of carved stalls and capitals from buildings in the United Kingdom and across Europe.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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)The exhibition took place in Leeds Grand Central Hall, and featured accompanying music from the Halle Orchestra.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes original black and white and colour designs for stained glass windows, war memorials and church fittings carried out by J W Knowles & Son, as well as photographs of glass panels. Many of the designs have been mounted onto card and are captioned.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes original black and white and colour designs for stained glass windows, war memorials and church fittings carried out by J W Knowles & Son, as well as photographs of glass panels. Many of the designs have been mounted onto card and are captioned. Housed in a large binder.
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)The 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes handwritten research notes by J W Knowles regarding the history of the Minster, as well as occasional newspaper cuttings.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Two bundles of handwritten notes relating to the history of churches in York. Arranged by church.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Exercise book compiled by J W Knowles marked '5 - actors'. Includes newspaper clippings and handwritten notes covering theatrical news.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The exercise book is numbered '2' and contains heraldic notes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The exercise book contains notes on heraldry.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes two images of an unidentified man and one further image of a woman entitled 'Mitty'.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes two images of James Knowles, father of John Ward Knowles, and images of what would appear to be the family home.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The slide is broken down the centre.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)It is likely that the window was part of York Minster.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The etching shows Swiss glass being manufactured and was drawn by an unknown artist. The original item is in the British Museum.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)It is likely that the window was in York Minster.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The engraving has been printed as an illustration in a book.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.' Emulsion slightly damaged.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The image shows a woman poisoned by eating a frog.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Marked 'P72, O72'.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Marked 'P86, O65'.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Marked 'P28, O31.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Marked 'P47, O89.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Marked 'P83, O81.'
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)It is likely that the chapter house is in York Minster.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The image comes from a church in Warrington.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One image is labelled 'Madeleine Troyes' whilst the other is labelled 'Herbiose Aube'. The relate to the story of God cursing Cain.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The handbill relates to the theft of glass from All Saints North Street.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)