Choir excavation of base of south arcade (three bays). Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloThe 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'.
Sem títuloThe 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.
Sem títuloThese 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.
Sem títuloColour 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).
Sem títuloThe 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.
Sem títuloThe 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.
Sem títuloThe 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.
Sem títuloMost 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.
Sem títuloIncludes 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.
Sem títuloPapers produced by J W Knowles and Sons in the course of trading with their customers. Includes a number of account books and customer testimonials.
Sem títuloThe 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.
Sem títuloPostcards of carved stalls and capitals from buildings in the United Kingdom and across Europe.
Sem títuloThe 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.
Sem títuloPhotographed 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.
Sem títuloThe volume contains handwritten notes on a variety of different subjects, including window restoration, porcelain and painting.
Sem títuloChancel showing general upset. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNorth Nave arcade, showing the De Warrene Shield. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloSouth Nave Arcade, showing a group of workmen. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloDemolition of 18th century west wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloEarly English angle window capital. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloRestored nave, from one bay west of nave. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloKemp Bes Lancets, St Thomas a Beckett. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloWest window, south aisle nave. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloSouth east angle of south aisle choir and east wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloChancel, showing the old pews piled up. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNorth Nave arcade showing the third, fourth and fifth bays, and the Russell window. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloSouth Nave Arcade, showing the remains gallery. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloCamber of new west door and wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloEarly English capitals from demolition of part of choir or transept. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloLaurel leaf capital, transition (early English). Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloLaurel capital, choir. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloCorbel table, Priory Gatehouse. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloRestored nave, looking north east. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloSW angle of north aisle, nave and font. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNorth aisle and nave, looking east. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNorth aisle and nave, with west window and door through arcade. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNorth aisle and nave, showing two west lancets and door. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNorth aisle and nave, showing west lancet, north aisle. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNew west wall lancets and Kempe's glass. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNew west wall lancets, exposed for glass only. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloChancel showing the East Window in disorder. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloSouth Arcade, showing a door (possibly temporary). Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloBuilding new west wall, Saville's Court. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloEarly English angle capital terminal. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloAngle capital, Transition (Norman). Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloKemp Bes Lancets, St Benedict and St Martin. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNew west wall lancets and Kempe's glass. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNew west wall, north triform and arcade. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloSouth east angleof east wall, showing demolished choir and workmen. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloSouth east angle of south aisle choir, showing plinth. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloBundle of theatre programmes for various productions staged at York Theatre Royal and the Grand Opera House and retained by J W Knowles.
Sem títuloNorth Nave arcade, showing the 'Crompton door.' Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloDemolition of 18th century west wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloAngle capital, late Norman or early English. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloChancel and Great Tower piers. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloRestored nave, from one bay west of nave. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNorth aisle and nave, looking west, with arcade and west window. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNorth aisle and nave, showing new west bays and triform. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloNew west wall lancets, exposed for glass only. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloBase pier, second and third bay north arcade. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloEarly English grave slab found in excavation of nave. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloSouth east angle of east wall, showing demolished choir. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloRectory garden, with JW demolished wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloRectory garden, with JW demolished wall. Taken by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloScrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, handwritten notes and concert programmes.
Sem títuloWest Base in situ, north door.
Sem títuloIncludes catalogues for various art exhibitions held at York City Art Gallery during the period.
Sem títuloNorth door, restored by W Harvey Brook.
Sem títuloEight plates. Photos of stained glass, showing full window and details; Mary and the angel, scroll reading 'Behold the Handmaid of God'.
Sem títuloIncludes loose handwritten notes, black and white photographs and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about musicians and music in York, as well as various musical productions and pageants.
Sem títuloThe funeral of Christopher Milward took place in York Minster.
Sem títuloThe 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.
Sem títuloIncludes one catalogue to the permanent collection of pictures in City of York Art Gallery, 1907; and two catalogues for Design and Handicraft exhibitions held at City of York Art Gallery and Museum, Exhibition Square, 1923 and 1925.
Sem títuloIncludes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collated by John Ward Knowles on a variety of subjects, including stained glass in France, choristers, organs, churches and church matters.
Sem títuloThe 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.
Sem títuloOriginally held in a box marked 'Knowles Wooden box plates 28.'
Sem títuloBundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of High Ousegate, Low Ousegate, Blossom Street, Bridge Street and Micklegate. Includes one black and white photograph of E Knowles, chemist in Blossom Street.
Sem títuloMade by Keith & Co. Three plates. Identical images of the open case with items of four piece communion set in front of it - chalice, paten, pyx, cruet.
Sem títuloThe windows are by Comper. Some of the plates are particularly badly damaged and will require conservation. Originally held in a box marked 'Knowles Wooden box plates 28.'
Sem títuloThe Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. Actors are pictured here in costumes, including a man gesticulating from a desk. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloWest front, from Priory Street.
Sem títuloThe Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. Actors are pictured here in costumes, including a man with a roman helmet. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloIncludes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collated by John Ward Knowles on a variety of subjects, including glass making, clocks, parish clerks, organs and music.
Sem títuloMr Fletcher carving terminals.
Sem títuloThe Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. Actors pictured in costumes, including a man with a roman helmet. The women are in white dresses and appear to be dancing. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloThe Historical Pageant took place 26-31 July 1909. Actors are pictured here in costumes. Desk on lefthand side unattended. Lantern slide.
Sem títuloScrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes.
Sem títuloIncludes 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'.
Sem títuloOriginally held in a box marked 'Knowles Wooden box plates 28.'
Sem títuloThe estate belonged to members of the extended Knowles family.
Sem títuloThis 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 Allen to Hudson. Indexed.
Sem títuloNorth door, showing base of Roman pillar.
Sem títuloBase of Roman pillar outside the front of Jacobs Well.
Sem títuloIncludes: 1. abstract quatrefoil-based design; 2. painted image of St Catherine; 3. Painted image of St Hilda and 4. painted image of St Cuthbert.
Sem título