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The creed was apparently written by John Steward of Whitby and relates to William Pitt, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Henry Dundas.

Copy of the volume 'Universal psalmody containing upwards of one hundred and seventy of the most favourite and celebrated psalm and hymn tunes of various metres, calculated to be used in public worship or private devotion' produced by T H Tomlinson, organist of St Saviour's Church, York, and retained by J W Knowles. Marked 'John Creser's Book'.

The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and consists of newspaper cuttings on artists of local and national importance.

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.

Light of a stained glass window depicting St Peter (?) with book and keys.

Includes programmes for the 1814 Birmingham Musical Festival, 1828 Yorkshire Musical Festival and 1828 Yorkshire Grand Musical Festival.

Front cover of catalogue for 'Mr Dihl's Exhibition of Paintings on Glass, representing Natural Scenery with a new and unparalleled effect'. Dated 1817. The exhibition was at the Western Exchange, Old Bond Street.

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.

Reproduction of the front cover of the catalogue for 'Magnificent painted window of the tournament of the Field of the Cloth of Gold, by Thomas Wilmhurst'. . 1830. The window was destroyed by fire 29th January 1832. Size of the window: 24 feet by 18 feet.

Reproduction of a review of Thomas Wilmshurst's Field of the Cloth of Gold stained glass exhibition, taken from the Times, 5th April 1830.

Reproduction of an advertisment for an 'Exhibition of Pictures in the Ancient Art of Painting on Glass', mostly Biblical subjects, by G Hoadley and A Oldfield.

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

It is likely that this notebook was collated either by John Alder Knowles or his father, John Ward Knowles.

Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collated by John Ward Knowles on a variety of subjects, including Oxford colleges and coats. Also includes watercolour landscape pictures. Indexed.

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

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.

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.

The volume includes lists of bills to be paid and bills to be received at regular intervals throughout the period.

The book contains copies of outgoing letters relating to projects being undertaken by the business.

The banns were read at St Michael le Belfrey, York.

Includes details of the purchase of 23 Stonegate, the family home and business premises, in 1874.

The volume primarily relates to the business premises of J W Knowles and Sons in Stonegate.

The volume lists bills to be received and paid, including payments to staff and contractors for various projects.

The book lists the costs of repairs to buildings as part of commissions carried out by J W Knowles & Sons.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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 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 house was previously owned by the Varvill family, ancestors of J W Knowles.

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

The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and consists of newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes about artists, news from the Royal Academy, Christie's sale listings and prices and details of local exhibitions. It also includes obituaries inc William Morris, Sir John Millais and Sir Edward Burne-Jones.

Volume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collected by J W Knowles relating to art and artists. The information is not always York-specific, and often relates to exhibitions and artists based in London and elsewhere.

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 All Saints North Street, Bedern Chapel, St Cuthbert's, St Denys, St George's RC Church, St Helen's, Holy Trinity and St John's.

Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes on culture, politics and local affairs. Includes information on the Royal visit to York in 1893, a programme for St Peter's School, and an article on Frank Lockwood's sketches.

Ruined west bay, West front, north jamb.

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

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.

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.

The card consists of a hand-coloured front designed by J W Knowles, and a rotating disk at the back featuring photographs of the entire family. The rear disk could be rotated depending on which family member's birthday it was.

Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes as well as leaflets on the order of service at York Minster and concert programmes for various York venues.

Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, pen and ink drawings and handwritten notes as well as photographs and concert programmes.

The volume contains newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes compiled by J W Knowles about York Minster, including procedures, events and staff. Indexed.

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.

Choir excavation showing second and third bay bases looking west. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Choir excavation of base of south arcade (three bays). Taken by W Harvey Brook.

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'.

Includes handwritten histories of each church in the city, their rectors and monuments, as well as newspaper cuttings relating to various churches. Arranged alphabetically by church.

Photographed plan titled 'Plan of York and District Shewing the Prominent Natural Features' [sic]. At bottom left corner: 'Geo. Benson Mar 11 1902'. Thought to be a plan belonging to George Benson (1856-1935), a local architect and historian. Lantern slide.

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

Chancel showing general upset. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

North Nave arcade, showing the De Warrene Shield. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

South Nave Arcade, showing a group of workmen. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Demolition of 18th century west wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Early English angle window capital. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Restored nave, from one bay west of nave. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Kemp Bes Lancets, St Thomas a Beckett. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

West window, south aisle nave. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

South east angle of south aisle choir and east wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Chancel, showing the old pews piled up. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

North Nave arcade showing the third, fourth and fifth bays, and the Russell window. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

South Nave Arcade, showing the remains gallery. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Camber of new west door and wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Early English capitals from demolition of part of choir or transept. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Laurel leaf capital, transition (early English). Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Laurel capital, choir. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Corbel table, Priory Gatehouse. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Restored nave, looking north east. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

SW angle of north aisle, nave and font. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

North aisle and nave, looking east. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

North aisle and nave, with west window and door through arcade. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

North aisle and nave, showing two west lancets and door. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

North aisle and nave, showing west lancet, north aisle. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

New west wall lancets and Kempe's glass. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

New west wall lancets, exposed for glass only. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Chancel showing the East Window in disorder. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

South Arcade, showing a door (possibly temporary). Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Building new west wall, Saville's Court. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Early English angle capital terminal. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Angle capital, Transition (Norman). Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Kemp Bes Lancets, St Benedict and St Martin. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

New west wall lancets and Kempe's glass. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

New west wall, north triform and arcade. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

South east angleof east wall, showing demolished choir and workmen. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

South east angle of south aisle choir, showing plinth. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

North Nave arcade, showing the 'Crompton door.' Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Demolition of 18th century west wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Angle capital, late Norman or early English. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Chancel and Great Tower piers. Taken by W Harvey Brook.

Restored nave, from one bay west of nave. Taken by W Harvey Brook.