Thomas Lucas Duerden
Thomas Lucas Duerden (1898-1969) was an English cathedral organist, who served in Blackburn Cathedral.[1]
Background
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 - 1947, and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn, 1938 - 1963.
He was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal School of Church Music in 1964.
Career
Organist of:
- St. John's Church, Blackburn 1919 - 1939
- Blackburn Cathedral 1939 - 1964
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Herman Brearley |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Blackburn Cathedral 1939-1964 |
Succeeded by John Bertalot |
References
- The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw.
- 20th Century Cathedral Organists. Enid Bird
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