Florence Melly

Florence Elizabeth Melly (13 October 1856 – 16 September 1928) was a British educationist in Liverpool. She was one of only two women elected to Liverpool's school board. She was known for her self sacrifice and a school bears her name.

Life Melly was born in Liverpool. Her parents were Ellen Maria (born Greg) and George Melly. She was "of independent means" having grandparents who were mill owners and agents for the Egyptian government. Florence inherited an interest in education from her father and she joined Liverpool's school board She would cycle to elementary schools to fulfil the school board's role and she especially included in her bailiwick education for children with disabilities.

Melly stood for election to the board following her initial co-option and she came second in 1900 behind the male Protestant candidate who had 52,909 votes. The name had been used again when a new school was opened in Liverpool. Melly's great nephew was the jazz musician and art historian George Melly.