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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Reproduction of a press cutting, with text advertising sale of the Property of the Marquis of Landsdowne, including 'a remarkable stained-glass window in five panels. Photo captioned 'a stained-glass window with effigies of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York and Royal Arms, sale March 26'. Date (1920) and further information ('sold for £360. (Cautrey?). Also includes two other panels £380 (Seligman.) Vide press cuttings on stained glass')
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Decorated letter to Rev. NJ Miller, Rural Dean of South Holderness, on the occasion of his retirement. Signed by incumbents of parishes of South Holderness. Dated MCMXX (1920).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The plates are very small and fragile, and each is individually wrapped in paper.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes newspaper cuttings, photographs, handwritten notes and pencil diagrams compiled by J W Knowles relating to the various stained glass windows in York Minster.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The certificate relates to his incorporation as a Fellow of the British Society of Master Glass Painters.
Original articles and illustrations compiled by John Alder Knowles during the course of his career. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The newspaper cuttings were originally loose but have been re-housed in polythene by the archivist.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Reprinted from the Archaeological Journal.
Handwritten copy of the article, which was reproduced in the Society of Glass Technology Journal in 1922.
Supplied for St Margaret's Church Roll of Honour.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The article was read at the Society of Architects and reprinted in The Builder magazine on 19 May 1922. Typescript with attached photographs.
Bundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical productions.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Bundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical productions, as well as souvenir theatre programmes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
The panel was for the Roll of Honour.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Music Bulletin and teaching books by the British Music Society.
The volume includes details of a discussion held with John Alder Knowles, entitled 'Forgeries of ancient stained glass.'
Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, handwritten notes and cartoons. Also includes a Yorkshire Savings Bank calendar.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes correspondence and photographs received by both John Ward Knowles and his son J A Knowles, concerning the British Society of Master Glass-Painters; Bringmann and Schmidt, German glass painters; and individual stained glass windows. The letters appear to have been acquired due to the Knowles' involvement in the Journal of the British Society of Master Glass-Painters.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Handwritten copy of the article, which was published in Notes and Queries, May 1924.
Handwritten copy of the article, which was reproduced in 'Glass' in April 1924.
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(?).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Cost £591.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes one loose note and one press cutting.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and consists of newspaper cuttings on artists of national importance, both contemporary to Knowles and historical.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes about Robin Hood's Bay
Includes accounts of postage costs and a numbered list of photographic details.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Handwritten copy of the article, which featured in the Glass Painter's Journal in April 1926.
Includes correspondence and photographs received by J A Knowles relating to damage to stained glass during the Second World War, journals that he was involved in and articles for those journals. Also includes correspondence with the British Society of Master Glass-Painters.
The letters were originally housed in an expanding file, but were removed in original order by the archivist.
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.
The bundle includes newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to various exhibitions held at York City Art Gallery.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The bundle includes newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to exhibitions held during 1927 at York City Art Gallery.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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)Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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).
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)Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
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)Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
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)Original drawings compiled by J A Knowles and retained in an envelope entitled 'Vestibule and Chapter House'.
Loose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Original drawings compiled by J A Knowles.
W H Shilling Esquire JP
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Two typescript copies of the article, which was reproduced in the Connoisseur Magazine in April 1930.
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)The volume includes a full print of the text of the essays, as well as handwritten annotations by John Alder Knowles and pasted-in black and white and colour illustrations. In the front of the volume is a collection of 14 letters regarding the publication of the volume.
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.'
Both articles are typescripts with varying handwritten annotations.
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)