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It is likely that the window was part of York Minster.

The etching shows Swiss glass being manufactured and was drawn by an unknown artist. The original item is in the British Museum.

It is likely that the window was in York Minster.

The engraving has been printed as an illustration in a book.

The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.' Emulsion slightly damaged.

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'

The certificate was issued in St Michael le Belfrey, York.

The volume contains a number of newspaper cuttings relating to activities Christopher Milward was involved in during his tenure as Lord Mayor (1895-1897). The cuttings have been pasted into an earlier letterbook from the 1830s.

The command was issued by King George III and relates to a ship captained by Scoresby called The Resolution, which was to sail to and attack Denmark during the Napoleonic Wars.

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.

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 contains handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Kings Square, Colliergate, Walmgate, Petergate and High Petergate. Information is arranged by street.

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.

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

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

The Divide Comedy of Dante, comprising inferno, purgatorio and paradiso, illustrated by Gustav Dore and retained by J A Knowles. Parts 15-27 only.

Notebook containing handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, relating to theatres, actors and theatrical productions.

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

Reprinted from the Archaeological Journal.

Reprinted from the Yorkshire Archaeological Journal.

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

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

Typescript copy of the article.

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

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

Indexed.

These numbered volumes contain newspaper clippings and handwritten notes, and are arranged by theme. Titles include actors, glass painting, oil and china painting, cloud waves and glossary.

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.

The volumes primarily include handwritten notes by J W Knowles, and newspaper cuttings on theatrical productions, theatres, actors and actresses. The series also includes theatrical programmes for a number of theatres, including York Theatre Royal and the Grand Opera House, and theatrical magazines.

Manuscripts created by John Alder Knowles in the course of his work and covering a variety of different subjects, including glass making, books and writers.

This series includes notebooks which cannot be attributed to either John Ward Knowles or John Alder Knowles specifically, as well as magazines and prints which were retained by one of the parties for future reference.

The volume includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings about mitres, crowns, the Deanery of York, croziers and heraldry. The inside volume of the cover includes the handwritten note: 'Bound June 1930'.

The box contains numerous seals relating to a number of different families, and was most likely retained by John Ward Knowles.

Three colour designs by John Patterson, Art Master and headmaster of the York School of Design, retained by John Ward Knowles, who was involved with the school.

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.

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.

THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND CANNOT BE ISSUED

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.

Wrapped in an envelope marked 'Details, old glass, various'. 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.

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. Some of the designs have been mounted onto card and are captioned.

The bundle comprises black and white photographs of stained glass windows, as well as etchings possibly used as inspiration for new windows. Originally housed in a maroon binder marked 'P3.'

The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and consists of newspaper cuttings on artists of local and national importance. It also includes handwritten notes and observations on art, as well as notices of local exhibitions and some small
sketches.

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.

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

Handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collected by J A Knowles regarding York Artists. Originally contained in an envelope marked 'York Artists - Volume 1 (in alphabetical order).'

Papers collated by either J W Knowles or his son J A Knowles relating to classic architecture. Includes handwritten notes, newspaper cuttings, engravings and copies of 'A theoretical and practical treatise on the five orders of architecture.'

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

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.

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.

Comparative list of household accounts of J W Knowles between 1856 and 1866.

Also includes some session programmes.

The photographs were collected by John Ward Knowles in his capacity as a member of the Society.

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'.

Includes handwritten notes by John Ward Knowles relating to churches across England and glass painting. Also includes a pamphlet entitled 'Churches of Yorkshire' by an unknown author.

Scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes on George Hudson, the Queen's Jubilee and local affairs, compiled by J W Knowles.

One block showing a stained glass window from the church.

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'.

Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles and relating to music, artists, venues and events. Indexed.

Dedicated by permission to his most gracious majesty George the Fourth, Parochial Psalmody'.

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.

One copy article is part handwritten (with annotations) and part typescript, whilst the other is as-published.

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.

Includes loose material relating to the British Music Society. The volume is also titled 'Chapels.'

Includes loose material encased in archival polyester pockets. The volume is also titled 'Churches.'

This appears to be an earlier volume retained by Knowles.

The volume also includes handwritten notes about various aspects of stained glass, as well as copies of printed articles and newspaper cuttings about the subject.