Thomas Lucas Duerden (1898–1969) was an English cathedral organist, who served in Blackburn Cathedral.[1]

Background

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Thomas Lucas Duerden was born in Blackburn in 1898.

He served in the Royal Navy towards the end of World War I.[2]

He was music master of Hutton Grammar School, Preston 1932 to 1947, and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn, 1938 to 1963.

He was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal School of Church Music in 1964.

Career

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Organist of:

Cultural offices
Preceded by Organist and Master of the Choristers of Blackburn Cathedral
1939–1964
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw.
  2. ^ 20th Century Cathedral Organists. Enid Bird
  3. ^ "Details of St. Mary's Cathedral, Blackburn, England". Biographical Dictionary of the Organ. Retrieved 7 July 2024.