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).
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Bundle 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Bundle of handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles about the history of Davygate, Castlegate and Water Lane.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Volume 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The bundle contains handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, relating to York streets, buildings and people.
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. 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)A selection of guides to York and its cathedral.
Bundle of newspaper cuttings compiled by J W Knowles, mostly relating to theatrical productions.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes handwritten notes on theatres and actors compiled by J W Knowles, as well as loose pages and newspaper cuttings about the same subjects.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Reprinted 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The funeral of Christopher Milward took place in York Minster.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The exhibition took place in Leeds Grand Central Hall, and featured accompanying music from the Halle Orchestra.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The estate belonged to members of the extended Knowles family.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)These 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)These 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)These 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)These 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Files of letters retained by John Ward Knowles and J A Knowles, primarily due to their involvement with the British Society of Master Glass-Painters.
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)This 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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. Housed in a large binder.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume is indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)This 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND CANNOT BE ISSUED
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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)One block showing a stained glass window from the church.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The album relates to renovations on the premises carried out in the 1990s.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume was compiled by J W Knowles and includes handwritten biographical notes on historical artists based in Yorkshire, as well as newspaper obituaries of more recent artists.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes:
Catalogue for the Leeds Corporation Exhibition of Yorkshire Artists, 1885;
Catalogue for the Municipal Art Gallery, Leeds, Spring Exhibition, 1891;
Catalogue for the Yorkshire Union of Artists Sixth annual exhibition, The Spa, Harrogate, 1893;
Catalogue for an exhibition of pictures at West Cliff Saloon, Whitby, 1896;
Catalogue for the City Art Gallery Leeds Yorkshire Union of Artists Exhibition, 1908-9;
Rules of the Yorkshire Union of Artists, 1888;
Yorkshire Union of Artists report, balance sheet, list of donors, list of members and list of prize-winners, 1888;
Six tickets for Yorkshire Union of Artists exhibitions, 1888-1890;
Two letters from representatives of the Yorkshire Union of Artists to J W Knowles, 1890-91;
Yorkshire Union of Artists list of governing body, council's address, report for 1890, minutes of conference, membership list and balance sheets, 1889 and 1892;
Notifications of annual general meetings of the Union of Artists, 1889-1890
Newspaper cuttings relating to the Union.
Handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collected by J A Knowles regarding York Artists. Originally contained in an envelope marked 'York Artists - Volume II (in alphabetical order).'
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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings collated by John Ward Knowles on a variety of subjects, including churches, heraldry, abbeys and York streets. Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes 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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes one notebook relating to his works on windows, one printed 'Military Police and War Department Constabulary' containing nites and addressses, and one reporters note book entitled 'Catalogue' containing some pencil sketches and a catalogue of books relating to artists or books about artists.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes 'The escutchen, the works: York artists', 'Ancient and Modern flues', and several versions of a letter to the editor of the York Herald entitled 'Etty and York'.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The volume contains handwritten notes on a variety of different subjects, including window restoration, porcelain and painting.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The banns were read at St Michael le Belfrey, York.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The programmes were collected by John Ward Knowles, who was a member of the Society. Also includes some newspaper cuttings.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The house was previously owned by the Varvill family, ancestors of J W Knowles.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings, pen and ink drawings and handwritten notes as well as photographs and concert programmes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Scrapbook compiled by J W Knowles containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten notes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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 handwritten research notes by J W Knowles regarding the history of the Minster, as well as occasional newspaper cuttings.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes newspaper cuttings on the recasting of the Minster bells in 1926, as well as details of prominent bellringers. Indexed.
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)Includes research notes and biographies compiled by J W Knowles about various archbishops of York, as well as pencil designs of their seals. Also includes newspaper cuttings relating to various archbishops. Indexed.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Two bundles of handwritten notes relating to the history of churches in York. Arranged by church.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Printed by Yorkshire Herald Co, York. 12 copies.
Includes tracing paper drawings, handwritten remarks and newspaper cuttings. Also includes letters from Canon Fowler of Durham to J W Knowles about the window's restoration.
16 black and white photographs showing various windows in York Minster.
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.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Volume of handwritten notes, black and white photographs, newspaper cuttings and original sketches relating to the stained glass in Yorkshire churches. The volume is arranged alphabetically by church and excludes churches in the city of York.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)A large collection of photographs of churches in York.
A book detailing the plans for a new road in Minster Yard.
A book of verses and musical notations for hymns.
Original drawings compiled by J A Knowles and retained in an envelope entitled 'Vestibule and Chapter House'.
Includes handwritten notes and newspaper cuttings on various stained glass painters.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Handwritten notes about church glass.
Handwritten notes about the East Window, numbered 1 and 2.
Includes a bibliography of secondary works (books and articles) on glass and glass painting, and details of glass painting resources available in German.
Includes miscellaneous handwritten notes, primarily relating to features of churches, including stained glass windows.
The notebook is comprised of newspaper cuttings written by Frank Kidson entitled 'Leeds in the Making and the men who have helped'.
Includes handwritten notes, a passage on sketches of war, a catalogue page, an information book about book binding and three receipts.
A collection of stories.
Exercise book compiled by J W Knowles marked '5 - actors'. Includes newspaper clippings and handwritten notes covering theatrical news.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The exercise book is numbered '2' and contains heraldic notes.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The exercise book contains notes on heraldry.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)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)The booklet was produced by The Yorkshire Printing Co Ltd. The booklet is interleaved with articles by John Alder Knowles, including one entitled 'A Jesse Window in the south aisle of the Choir of York Minster'.
Includes two images of an unidentified man and one further image of a woman entitled 'Mitty'.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)Includes two images of James Knowles, father of John Ward Knowles, and images of what would appear to be the family home.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The slide is broken down the centre.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)It is likely that the window was part of York Minster.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)The etching shows Swiss glass being manufactured and was drawn by an unknown artist. The original item is in the British Museum.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)It is likely that the window was in York Minster.
Knowles; John Ward (1838-1931)