abstract:John Knowles (1810–1880) was an English businessman who is well known as the proprietor of the Theatre Royal on Peter Street, Manchester from 1844 to 1875. He was also a manufacturer of marble chimneypieces.
The relatives of JohnKnowles, who had suffered rib injuries in falls at his home in Edgware, say that the closure of another casualty department nearby has placed Northwick Park under "incredible pressure".