Thomas Lucas Duerden Explained

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 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

Organist of:

• St. John's Church, Blackburn, 1919–1939
• Blackburn Cathedral, 1939–1964^[3]

Notes and References

1. The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw.
2. 20th Century Cathedral Organists. Enid Bird
3. Web site: Details of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Blackburn, England . Biographical Dictionary of the Organ . 2024-07-07 .