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).
Papers of the Knowles family, including J W Knowles & Sons, stained glass painters
This material is held atExplore York Archives
- Reference
- GB 192 KNO
- Dates of Creation
- 1804-1960
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- c.600 bundles and c.3500 glass plate negatives Archives - Non-digital
Scope and Content
Access Information
Open
Material is available subject to the usual terms and conditions of access to Archives and Local History collections.