Kate Werran
@kate-werran.bsky.social
I write about WW2 social history. Author of Black Yanks: Defending Leroy Henry in D-Day Britain (The History Press, 2024) and American Uprising in Second World War England: Mutiny in the Duchy (Pen & Sword, 2020). Assoc FRHistS. PhD Student at Exeter Uni.
Officially I am now Dr Werran! So proud to graduate yesterday from the University of Exeter with a PhD by Publication in History. Thank you @exeter.ac.uk; my amazing supervisors Dr Matthias Reiss and Dr Eve Worth and publishers Pen&Sword and The History Press. Can't wait to build on my work in '26!
December 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Officially I am now Dr Werran! So proud to graduate yesterday from the University of Exeter with a PhD by Publication in History. Thank you @exeter.ac.uk; my amazing supervisors Dr Matthias Reiss and Dr Eve Worth and publishers Pen&Sword and The History Press. Can't wait to build on my work in '26!
These US soldiers walked out of court and into jail 82 years ago today for protesting segregation in Launceston, Cornwall. An American Uprising in Second World War England explains why the verdict was censored. #onthisday; #BlackHistoryMonth; #BHM; #BlackHistoryFacts; #BlackHistory365; #history
October 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
These US soldiers walked out of court and into jail 82 years ago today for protesting segregation in Launceston, Cornwall. An American Uprising in Second World War England explains why the verdict was censored. #onthisday; #BlackHistoryMonth; #BHM; #BlackHistoryFacts; #BlackHistory365; #history
Pleasure was all mine Pankhuri! Loved our chat!!
I had the absolute pleasure to be a part of the Exeter Podcast Series. It was a delight to talk about the diverse journeys of returning and underrepresented students in HE www.podbean.com/ew/pb-g5s4z-...
Special thanks to @kate-werran.bsky.social who interviewed me & @doctoralexeter.bsky.social
Special thanks to @kate-werran.bsky.social who interviewed me & @doctoralexeter.bsky.social
Returning to University- Perspectives from Mature Students
In our first episode of this brand new series, PGR Kate Werran will be talking to Exeter alumna Dr Pankhuri Singh about their experiences of returning to university as a mature student- the highs, the...
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September 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Pleasure was all mine Pankhuri! Loved our chat!!
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We were delighted to support @kate-werran.bsky.social's First Wives Club research, exploring World War Two through the eyes of Allied leaders’ wives, thanks to the Jennie Churchill Fund.
You can find out more about Kate's research here ⬇️
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You can find out more about Kate's research here ⬇️
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August 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
We were delighted to support @kate-werran.bsky.social's First Wives Club research, exploring World War Two through the eyes of Allied leaders’ wives, thanks to the Jennie Churchill Fund.
You can find out more about Kate's research here ⬇️
buff.ly/EUEH5vQ
You can find out more about Kate's research here ⬇️
buff.ly/EUEH5vQ
It's always such a pleasure to talk to the amazing @joannadurrant.bsky.social - literally the best interviewer I've ever worked with. And such an appropriate day on which to remember lesser known aspects of WW2 history #AfricanAmericanHistory #ww2 #VEday #BlackHistory #WW2 #WorldWar2
🎧 Ep 235 of Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe podcast is out now:
🤩 @kate-werran.bsky.social talks about her books telling hidden WWII histories
📝 Story of a letter at Museum in the Park that tells poingant VEDay story
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🤩 @kate-werran.bsky.social talks about her books telling hidden WWII histories
📝 Story of a letter at Museum in the Park that tells poingant VEDay story
📲 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
💻 jodurrantsbeautifuluniverse.libsyn.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:41 AM
It's always such a pleasure to talk to the amazing @joannadurrant.bsky.social - literally the best interviewer I've ever worked with. And such an appropriate day on which to remember lesser known aspects of WW2 history #AfricanAmericanHistory #ww2 #VEday #BlackHistory #WW2 #WorldWar2
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🎧 Ep 235 of Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe podcast is out Weds:
🤩 @kate-werran.bsky.social talks about her books telling hidden WWII histories
📝 Story of a letter at Museum in the Park telling poingant VE Day story
📲 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
💻 jodurrantsbeautifuluniverse.libsyn.com
🤩 @kate-werran.bsky.social talks about her books telling hidden WWII histories
📝 Story of a letter at Museum in the Park telling poingant VE Day story
📲 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
💻 jodurrantsbeautifuluniverse.libsyn.com
May 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🎧 Ep 235 of Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe podcast is out Weds:
🤩 @kate-werran.bsky.social talks about her books telling hidden WWII histories
📝 Story of a letter at Museum in the Park telling poingant VE Day story
📲 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
💻 jodurrantsbeautifuluniverse.libsyn.com
🤩 @kate-werran.bsky.social talks about her books telling hidden WWII histories
📝 Story of a letter at Museum in the Park telling poingant VE Day story
📲 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
💻 jodurrantsbeautifuluniverse.libsyn.com
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On Monday 28 April at 7pm I’ll be chatting to Paul Woodadge about Josephine Baker’s wartime exploits. Join us live or available to watch online afterwards. @ww2tv.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/sguNund...
Josephine Baker's Secret War - The African American Star Who Fought for France and Freedom
Josephine Baker's Secret War - The African American Star Who Fought for France and Freedom
With Hanna Diamond
Part of our Spies and Secret Agents series
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDG3XyxGI5lB...
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April 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
On Monday 28 April at 7pm I’ll be chatting to Paul Woodadge about Josephine Baker’s wartime exploits. Join us live or available to watch online afterwards. @ww2tv.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/sguNund...
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Y’all gotta go read books. There’s no way around it.
Read books.
Form your own opinions.
LEARN THINGS.
READ BOOKS WHILE LIBRARIES ARE STILL AROUND
Read books.
Form your own opinions.
LEARN THINGS.
READ BOOKS WHILE LIBRARIES ARE STILL AROUND
April 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Y’all gotta go read books. There’s no way around it.
Read books.
Form your own opinions.
LEARN THINGS.
READ BOOKS WHILE LIBRARIES ARE STILL AROUND
Read books.
Form your own opinions.
LEARN THINGS.
READ BOOKS WHILE LIBRARIES ARE STILL AROUND
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
Celebrating the talented & knowledgeable female experts at Past Preservers, from historians to scientists, archaeologists to explorers, these incredible women share their expertise with global audiences.
We're proud to represent these trailblazers!
Celebrating the talented & knowledgeable female experts at Past Preservers, from historians to scientists, archaeologists to explorers, these incredible women share their expertise with global audiences.
We're proud to represent these trailblazers!
March 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
Celebrating the talented & knowledgeable female experts at Past Preservers, from historians to scientists, archaeologists to explorers, these incredible women share their expertise with global audiences.
We're proud to represent these trailblazers!
Celebrating the talented & knowledgeable female experts at Past Preservers, from historians to scientists, archaeologists to explorers, these incredible women share their expertise with global audiences.
We're proud to represent these trailblazers!
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As we celebrate international women’s day, I am thinking of the contributions of the many women who like Josephine Baker risked their lives working for the Liberation of France. Their participation will be celebrated at this important conference in Paris later this month.
March 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
As we celebrate international women’s day, I am thinking of the contributions of the many women who like Josephine Baker risked their lives working for the Liberation of France. Their participation will be celebrated at this important conference in Paris later this month.
Couldn't say it better myself @joannadurrant.bsky.social!!
Such a pleasure to kick off @PompeyBookFest today - the audience was amazing, @TheDDayStory setting incredible, the organisation immaculate - we even saw sunshine! Huge thanks all round 🙏🙏and, of course, you Jo! @TheHistoryPress
Such a pleasure to kick off @PompeyBookFest today - the audience was amazing, @TheDDayStory setting incredible, the organisation immaculate - we even saw sunshine! Huge thanks all round 🙏🙏and, of course, you Jo! @TheHistoryPress
February 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Couldn't say it better myself @joannadurrant.bsky.social!!
Such a pleasure to kick off @PompeyBookFest today - the audience was amazing, @TheDDayStory setting incredible, the organisation immaculate - we even saw sunshine! Huge thanks all round 🙏🙏and, of course, you Jo! @TheHistoryPress
Such a pleasure to kick off @PompeyBookFest today - the audience was amazing, @TheDDayStory setting incredible, the organisation immaculate - we even saw sunshine! Huge thanks all round 🙏🙏and, of course, you Jo! @TheHistoryPress
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It’s publication day for The Plunder of Black America: How the Racial Wealth Gap Was Made! Read the 400-year history of Black Americans’ striving against economic inequality that kept changing form. #publicationday #racialwealthgap #blackhistorymonth yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
February 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It’s publication day for The Plunder of Black America: How the Racial Wealth Gap Was Made! Read the 400-year history of Black Americans’ striving against economic inequality that kept changing form. #publicationday #racialwealthgap #blackhistorymonth yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
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Really looking forward to heading to the Portsmouth Book Festival for the first time to interview @kate-werran.bsky.social about her brilliant book! On Monday 24 Feb at 1pm
I was last in Pompey to film a C4 doc on the Falklands conflict. 20+ years on I'm returning to talk about what happened when an African American G.I. was sentenced to death for a rape he didn’t commit. #JoDurrant and I would love you to see you on there on 24 Feb! wegottickets.com/event/641455...
Black Yanks
Join us for this special event at The DDay Story where author Kate Werran will be in conversation with presenter and podcaster Jo Durrant to tell us the fascinating story behind her latest book. As th...
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February 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Really looking forward to heading to the Portsmouth Book Festival for the first time to interview @kate-werran.bsky.social about her brilliant book! On Monday 24 Feb at 1pm
Looking forward to seeing you again Jo!!
📆 MY UPDATED FEB EVENTS:
🦁 Sat 15 Feb, 11am: @adamhartscience.bsky.social at John Moore Museum
📗 Mon 24 Feb, 1pm: @kate-werran.bsky.social at Portsmouth Book Fest
⚙️ Weds 26 Feb, 6.30pm: Dr Shini Somara at @brlsi.bsky.social
Plenty more to come in March & beyond!
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🦁 Sat 15 Feb, 11am: @adamhartscience.bsky.social at John Moore Museum
📗 Mon 24 Feb, 1pm: @kate-werran.bsky.social at Portsmouth Book Fest
⚙️ Weds 26 Feb, 6.30pm: Dr Shini Somara at @brlsi.bsky.social
Plenty more to come in March & beyond!
jodurrant.co.uk
February 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Looking forward to seeing you again Jo!!
I was last in Pompey to film a C4 doc on the Falklands conflict. 20+ years on I'm returning to talk about what happened when an African American G.I. was sentenced to death for a rape he didn’t commit. #JoDurrant and I would love you to see you on there on 24 Feb! wegottickets.com/event/641455...
Black Yanks
Join us for this special event at The DDay Story where author Kate Werran will be in conversation with presenter and podcaster Jo Durrant to tell us the fascinating story behind her latest book. As th...
wegottickets.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I was last in Pompey to film a C4 doc on the Falklands conflict. 20+ years on I'm returning to talk about what happened when an African American G.I. was sentenced to death for a rape he didn’t commit. #JoDurrant and I would love you to see you on there on 24 Feb! wegottickets.com/event/641455...
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After a wonderful first event of 2025 with Dr Chris Laoutaris on Friday, here’s more:
📕 Sat 15 Feb: @adamhartscience.bsky.social at John Moore Museum
📗 Mon 24 Feb: @kate-werran.bsky.social at Portsmouth Book Fest
Much more to come including new series at Museum
In The Park
jodurrant.co.uk
📕 Sat 15 Feb: @adamhartscience.bsky.social at John Moore Museum
📗 Mon 24 Feb: @kate-werran.bsky.social at Portsmouth Book Fest
Much more to come including new series at Museum
In The Park
jodurrant.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
After a wonderful first event of 2025 with Dr Chris Laoutaris on Friday, here’s more:
📕 Sat 15 Feb: @adamhartscience.bsky.social at John Moore Museum
📗 Mon 24 Feb: @kate-werran.bsky.social at Portsmouth Book Fest
Much more to come including new series at Museum
In The Park
jodurrant.co.uk
📕 Sat 15 Feb: @adamhartscience.bsky.social at John Moore Museum
📗 Mon 24 Feb: @kate-werran.bsky.social at Portsmouth Book Fest
Much more to come including new series at Museum
In The Park
jodurrant.co.uk
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Very excited for this Jo!!
📆 Incoming Diary Dates! I’m delighted to share my first three on stage events for 2025:
🎭 Fri 24 Jan: Dr Chris Laoutaris @stationerscomms.bsky.social
🦁 Sat 15 Feb: @adamhartscience.bsky.social at John Moore Museum
📗 Mon 24 Feb: @kate-werran.bsky.social at Portsmouth Book Fest
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🎭 Fri 24 Jan: Dr Chris Laoutaris @stationerscomms.bsky.social
🦁 Sat 15 Feb: @adamhartscience.bsky.social at John Moore Museum
📗 Mon 24 Feb: @kate-werran.bsky.social at Portsmouth Book Fest
jodurrant.co.uk
January 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Very excited for this Jo!!
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📢 Big news! Past Preservers is expanding with TWO new expert databases:
🎤 Speakers Database: Find the perfect speaker for your event!
🔬 Researchers Database: Connect with experts for your research projects!
👉 Stay tuned for launch dates!
#Experts #Speakers #Researchers
🎤 Speakers Database: Find the perfect speaker for your event!
🔬 Researchers Database: Connect with experts for your research projects!
👉 Stay tuned for launch dates!
#Experts #Speakers #Researchers
January 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
📢 Big news! Past Preservers is expanding with TWO new expert databases:
🎤 Speakers Database: Find the perfect speaker for your event!
🔬 Researchers Database: Connect with experts for your research projects!
👉 Stay tuned for launch dates!
#Experts #Speakers #Researchers
🎤 Speakers Database: Find the perfect speaker for your event!
🔬 Researchers Database: Connect with experts for your research projects!
👉 Stay tuned for launch dates!
#Experts #Speakers #Researchers
Didn’t think I’d ever get to say this, but I’ll be starting 2025 as an extremely mature PhD student at the University of Exeter – and could not be more excited! Happy Christmas all!!
December 20, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Didn’t think I’d ever get to say this, but I’ll be starting 2025 as an extremely mature PhD student at the University of Exeter – and could not be more excited! Happy Christmas all!!
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Comet, Aldebaran and Mars over Stonehenge ✨💫☄️
December 7, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Comet, Aldebaran and Mars over Stonehenge ✨💫☄️
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Vandaag online gezet, een eerste (Engelstalige) bijdrage van een nieuwe Amerikaanse vrijwilliger van TracesOfWar die momenteel de Pacific bezoekt. Het gaat over de strijd van Amerikaanse mariniers op Tarawa in 1943:
www.tracesofwar.com/articles/774...
www.tracesofwar.com/articles/774...
Battle of Tarawa - TracesOfWar.com
www.tracesofwar.com
December 7, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Vandaag online gezet, een eerste (Engelstalige) bijdrage van een nieuwe Amerikaanse vrijwilliger van TracesOfWar die momenteel de Pacific bezoekt. Het gaat over de strijd van Amerikaanse mariniers op Tarawa in 1943:
www.tracesofwar.com/articles/774...
www.tracesofwar.com/articles/774...
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What is the true legacy of #Churchill?
Latest series of our chart topping podcast - all eps available now where you like to listen
#Legacy @peterfrankopan.bsky.social
@wonderymedia.bsky.social
Latest series of our chart topping podcast - all eps available now where you like to listen
#Legacy @peterfrankopan.bsky.social
@wonderymedia.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 4:11 PM
What is the true legacy of #Churchill?
Latest series of our chart topping podcast - all eps available now where you like to listen
#Legacy @peterfrankopan.bsky.social
@wonderymedia.bsky.social
Latest series of our chart topping podcast - all eps available now where you like to listen
#Legacy @peterfrankopan.bsky.social
@wonderymedia.bsky.social