Francis Lycett

Sir Francis Lycett (22 April 1803 – 29 October 1880) was a British businessman and philanthropist, and a prominent member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.

[1][2] Born in Worcester, he was the son of Philip Francis Lycett (c.1777- 2 May 1860[3]) and his wife Mary nee Jenks (who died 26 September 1841[4]).

Following his education at a private school in Worcester, Francis initially entered employment in the family glove works.

[1][11][12][13] On 16 June 1869, Sir Francis Lycett laid the foundation stone of the Methodist church in the village of Wye in Kent.

Lycett died on 29 October 1880, at his home at 18 Highbury Grove, Islington, aged 77,[22] and was buried on the western side of Highgate Cemetery.