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).
Sin títuloVolume 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.
Sin títuloBundle of handwritten notes, newspaper cuttings and pencil sketches compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Blake Street, Museum Street and Little Blake Street.
Sin títuloBundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Davygate, Castlegate and Water Lane.
Sin títuloVolume of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles relating to premises and occupants of Stonegate. Indexed at the beginning of the volume.
Sin títuloThe bundle contains handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, relating to York streets, buildings and people.
Sin títuloLoose newspaper cuttings which had not yet been bound into volumes.
Sin títuloLoose 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.
Sin títuloA selection of guides to York and its cathedral.
Bundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical productions.
Sin títuloIncludes handwritten notes on theatres and actors compiled by J W Knowles, as well as loose pages and newspaper cuttings about the same subjects.
Sin títuloReprinted from the Journal of the British Society of Master Glass-Painters, 1951-2.
Reprinted from 'Yorkshire Archaeological Journal' 1955.
Reprinted from the Journal of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society.
Typescript copy of the article, which featured in the Journal of the Royal Institute of British Architects, February 1927.
Typescript copy of the article, which was published in the Architect's Journal in July 1927.
The volume lists bills to be received and paid, including payments to staff and contractors for various projects.
Sin títuloThe funeral of Christopher Milward took place in York Minster.
Sin títuloThe exhibition took place in Leeds Grand Central Hall, and featured accompanying music from the Halle Orchestra.
Sin títuloThe estate belonged to members of the extended Knowles family.
Sin títuloThese volumes contain newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes by J W Knowles about Yorkshire events and personalities, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire churches, saints and local politics. Arranged chronologically by date. There are no surviving scrapbooks for the years 1928 to 1933.
Sin títuloThese articles were collected by J W Knowles and J A Knowles in the course of their work, and then used by J A Knowles to compile a series of articles.
Sin títuloThese volumes include handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about people and places in York, as well as additional loose handwritten notes.
Sin títuloThese volumes include handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about music events and activities in the city of York and York-based musicians.
Sin títuloFiles of letters retained by John Ward Knowles and J A Knowles, primarily due to their involvement with the British Society of Master Glass-Painters.
Sin títuloThe 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.
Sin títuloThis collection includes the baptism certificate of John Alder Knowles, papers regarding his enlistment and rationing in both the First and Second World Wars, and papers relating to his honorary degree from University of Hull in 1957.
Sin títuloIncludes 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.
Sin títuloIncludes 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.
Sin títuloThe volume is indexed.
Sin 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 Ibbetson to Young. Indexed.
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Includes:
Six anthems adapted from the works of Hayden Novello Webbe Ser etc and a morning and evening service composed by William Russell, 1829.
Cathedral Chants of the XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries edited by Edward F Rimbault, 1844;
Cathedral music by John Camidge, 1805.
A music book of songs for the piano.
Music Bulletin and teaching books by the British Music Society.
One block showing part of a stained glass window in an unidentified church.
Sin títuloOne block showing a stained glass window from the church.
Sin títuloThe album relates to renovations on the premises carried out in the 1990s.
Sin títuloIncludes two images of an unidentified man and one further image of a woman entitled 'Mitty'.
Sin títuloIncludes two images of James Knowles, father of John Ward Knowles, and images of what would appear to be the family home.
Sin títuloThe slide is broken down the centre.
Sin títuloIt is likely that the window was part of York Minster.
Sin títuloThe etching shows Swiss glass being manufactured and was drawn by an unknown artist. The original item is in the British Museum.
Sin títuloIt is likely that the window was in York Minster.
Sin títuloThe engraving has been printed as an illustration in a book.
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe painting was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.' Emulsion slightly damaged.
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe glass negative was used as an illustration in J W Knowles' 'A manual of glass painting.'
Sin títuloThe image shows a woman poisoned by eating a frog.
Sin títuloMarked 'P72, O72'.
Sin títuloMarked 'P86, O65'.
Sin títuloMarked 'P28, O31.'
Sin títuloMarked 'P47, O89.'
Sin títuloMarked 'P83, O81.'
Sin títuloIt is likely that the chapter house is in York Minster.
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