Frederick Towgood (also spelled Frederic; 5 October 1807 – 27 June 1860) was an English businessperson, writer, reformer, and activist.

[6] After Towgood's retirement, he devoted himself to advancing public welfare, emphasising education, health, and moral improvement.

[7] Towgood was a strong proponent of vegetarianism,[note 1] total abstinence from alcohol, and the avoidance of tobacco, which he regarded as crucial for personal health and moral living.

[8] Towgood was an admirer of the Unitarian preacher William Ellery Channing and traveled around the world, including to America.

[12] Towgood died shortly after, following several weeks of illness, on 27 June 1860, also in Hillingdon,[1] and was buried at St Margaret's Church, Uxbridge.