Truant Collection

Truant School, Hightown, Liverpool
Design for the Liverpool School Board Truant School at Hightown, Liverpool, by the architect Thomas Mellard Reade. Date: 1878

The Little Truant by Muriel Dawson
Back view of a little girl in a pink dress and hat, striding off through a field of flowers holding a basket

Portraits of Royal Dogs
Portraits of Queen Victorias Stag Hounds. Left to Right: Troilus, Truant, Dragsman, Truman, Rummemede & Traveller

Fyfield Truant Industrial School, Essex
Boys at the Fyfield Truant Industrial School, near Ongar, Essex, run by the West Ham School Board. Date: circa 1913

Sheffield Truant School
A view of the Truant school established in 1879 in a former workhouse at Hollow Meadows, Bradfield, near Sheffield

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vaurien; Truant; Taugenichts (engraving)
7197887 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vaurien; Truant; Taugenichts (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaurien; Truant; Taugenichts)

The wilful child (coloured engraving)
5998926 The wilful child (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wilful child)

Wonderful England: Policeman returning young truant to his lessons (colour litho)
5226027 Wonderful England: Policeman returning young truant to his lessons (colour litho) by Ames, Mary Francis (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two children playing truant (colour photo)
3096198 Two children playing truant (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two children playing truant)

On Their Way to Camp, 1873. Creator: Eastman Johnson
On Their Way to Camp, 1873

The Truants, c. 1870. Creator: Eastman Johnson
The Truants, c. 1870

The Truants, c. 1870 (oil on academy board)
496598 The Truants, c.1870 (oil on academy board) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 59.4x68.6 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; Museum Purchase, William A

The 8 Metre Class The Truant (H12) sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre Class The Truant (H12) sailing close-hauled as row boat looks on

The Truant and Antwerpia IV racing with spinnakers, 27th May 1912. Creator
The Truant and Antwerpia IV racing downwind with spinnakers, 27th May 1912

The 6 Metre class The Truant, Antwerpia IV and Spero, 1912
The 6 Metre class The Truant, Antwerpia IV and Spero racing downwind, 1912

The Truant sailing close-hauled, July 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre yacht The Truant sailing close-hauled, July 1912. The Truant was built by William Fife in 1910 and was first owned by Sir Ralph Gore

The sailing yacht The Truant, July 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre yacht The Truant sails close-hauled, July 1912. The Truant was built by William Fife in 1910 and was first owned by Sir Ralph Gore

Ventana and The Truant racing upwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre class sailing yachts Ventana and The Truant racing upwind, 1913

No wind for the 8 Metre class The Truant, Spero and The Antwerpia IV, 25th May 1912

The Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre racing yacht The Truant racing upwind, 22nd May 1911

The 8 Metre The Truant sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 8 Metre The Truant sailing close-hauled. The Truant was built by William Fife in 1910 and was first owned by Sir Ralph Gore

Boys making bread at Upton House Truant School, Hackney, London, 1908. Scene in the bakery; one boy gets a loaf of bread out of the oven

Boys tailoring class at Highbury Truant School, London, 1908
Boys tailoring class at Highbury Truant School, Islington, London, 1908. Boys learn to make clothes; some draw patterns, others use sewing machines, while at the back more boys sew by hand

Truant School Licence Form
Licence to live outside the Walthamstow Truant Industrial School issued in the 1880s by the Tottenham, Hornsey and Edmonton School Boards. Date: 1880s

Beacon Truant Industrial School, Lichfield - Classroom
Beacon Truant Industrial School, Lichfield - boys sit at desks with teachers standing behind. Date: circa 1900

Beacon Truant Industrial School, Lichfield - a view of the building. Date: circa 1900

Highbury Truant School, London - Tailoring Class
A tailoring class at the London School Boards Highbury Truant School. Some boys are using sewing machines. Date: early 1900s

Highbury Truant School, London - Mat Making
Boys at the London School Boards Highbury Truant School make mats on a loom. Date: early 1900s

Highbury Truant School, London - Dumb-bell Drill
Boys at the London School Boards Highbury Truant School carry out a dumb-bell drill. Date: early 1900s

Highbury Truant & Industrial School, London - Dumbbells
Rows of boys carry out a dumbbell drill in a playground at Highbury Truant and Industrial School. Date: Date unknown

Treharris Truant School and Quakers Yard Viaduct, Glamorgan
A view of the Treharris Truant School and Quakers Yard Viaduct, Glamorgan. Date: circa 1905

Treharris Truant School
Truant School, Treharris, Glamorgan. Date: circa 1910

PATROL, A TRUANT SOLDIERs TERROR, ANY SOLDIER IN HERE ? 10. 30 P
PATROL, A TRUANT SOLDIERs TERROR, " ANY SOLDIER IN HERE ? " 10.30 P.M. autumn manoeuvres at Dartmoor, UK 1873

HINE: STREET BOYS, 1909. Three boys hanging out in a doorway late at night in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909

HINE: TRUANT, 1909. Two truants hanging around fishing boats in the harbor during school hours in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909

HINE: TRUANT, 1909. A young truant hanging around fishing boats in the harbor during school hours in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909

Three schoolboys run away from school in nautical disguise
Three errant schoolboys run away from school and disguise themselves as little sailors Date: 1898

A young truant selling extras during school hours. Pennsylvania Avenue New York 1911

HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. Truants charging Notre Dame de Paris to rescue Esmaralda. Engraving from a 19th century French edition of Victor Hugos novel, first published in 1831

11: 30 AM Jennie Rizzandi, 9 year old girl, helping mother an
11:30 AM Jennie Rizzandi, 9 year old girl, helping mother and father finish garments in a dilapidated tenement, 5 Extra Pl. NYC. They all work until 9 PM when busy, and make about $2 to $2.50 a week

Boys at Truant School, Highbury Grove
Boys in their uniform at the London County Councils Truant School at Highbury Grove in North London opened in 1891. Date: 1895

Truant School, Highbury Grove, London
The London County Councils Truant School at Highbury Grove in North London opened in 1891. Date: 1895

New arrivals at Truant School, Highbury Grove
New arrivals at the London County Councils Truant School at Highbury Grove in North London opened in 1891. Date: 1895

JUVENILE COURT, 1910. A small boy and habitual truant, at a juvenile court in St. Louis, Missouri. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1910

Crossing Hellgate River
A U.S. government exploring party crossing the Hellgate river - mules follow a path made through the ice (except for one truant !)

Ragged Truants Captured
An inspector of the London School Board accompanied by a constable captures a ragged group of schoolboys playing truant

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"Truant: A Journey through Rebellion and Consequences" In the enchanting tale of "The Little Truant" by Muriel Dawson, we are introduced to a mischievous child who constantly seeks adventure outside the confines School in Hightown, Liverpool. As we delve into this captivating story, we discover that truancy is not limited to just one place or time. From Fyfield Truant Industrial School in Essex to Sheffield Truant School, these institutions serve as reminders of society's attempts to reform wayward children. Yet, even within their walls, the spirit of rebellion persists. Through "Portraits of Royal Dogs, " we witness how even esteemed canines can be labeled as truants when they stray from royal command. Similarly, engravings such as "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Vaurien; Truant; Taugenichts" depict individuals who defy societal norms and embrace a life on their own terms. "The wilful child" colored engraving captures the essence of defiance with its vibrant hues and rebellious subject matter. Meanwhile, the lithograph titled "Wonderful England: Policeman returning young truant to his lessons" portrays an authority figure guiding a young soul back onto the path towards education. In contrast, a color photo titled "Two children playing truant" reminds us that youthful curiosity often leads us astray from our responsibilities. These moments become cherished memories but also teach valuable lessons about consequences. As Eastman Johnson's paintings reveal in works like "On Their Way to Camp" and "The Truants, " there is an undeniable allure in breaking free from societal expectations. However, these images also remind us that every action has repercussions – whether it be facing punishment or missing out on opportunities for growth and learning. Ultimately, truancy serves as a metaphorical journey through rebellion and self-discovery. It highlights our innate desire for freedom and the importance of finding a balance between exploration and responsibility.