Lidgett, John Scott (1854–1953)

English cleric and social reformer. He served for 14 years as a Methodist minister. With Hugh Price Hughes he led the movement for the improvement of the industrial classes, which resulted in the union of the three Methodist denominations. Lidgett became the first president of the union.

He was born in Lewisham, and was educated at University College, London. He later became vice-chancellor of London University.