About Thomas Christy
Lived 1905 – 1976 (aged 70–71). Thomas Christy was a British composer.
Revd. Thomas Christy ARCO (7 October 1905 – 1976) was an organist and Priest in the Church of England based in England.
Life
He was born in 1905 in South Shields, the son of Thomas Christy and Mary. He was educated at King's College, Durham from 1926 to 1929.
He was an organist for several years before ordination. He studied for the priesthood at Queen's College, Edgbaston, from 1946 to 1947. He was made deacon in 1947 and priest in 1948.
Appointments
Assistant Organist of Newcastle Cathedral 1928–1933 Organist of Hexham Abbey 1933–1945 Curate at St Paul's Church, Whitley Bay 1947–1951 Rector of Alyth and Meigle 1951–1953 Vicar of St. Paul's Church, Alnwick 1953–1959 Rector of Creiff 1960–1963 Rector of Newton-in-the-Isle, Cambridgeshire 1963–unknown
Compositions
His compositions include compositions for choir and organ.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Christy?
English organist and Anglican priest
When was Thomas Christy born?
Thomas Christy was born on 7 October 1905.
When did Thomas Christy die?
Thomas Christy died in 1976.
What was Thomas Christy's occupation?
Thomas Christy was a composer.
What nationality was Thomas Christy?
Thomas Christy was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Christy. https://biography.guide/thomas-christy/
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