Dr Kate Werran

Author of Black Yanks (2024) and An American Uprising in Second World War England (2020). PhD by Publication in History. Assoc FRHistS.

[Dr Kate Werran @WerranKate]

Eighty years ago today, these soldiers took up arms to protest against segregation in Launceston, Cornwall. An American Uprising in Second World War England: Mutiny in the Duchy (Pen & Sword Books) explains what happened and why - and why we should never forget them.

[Pen & Sword Books @penswordbooks]

💬 New on the P&S Blog: An American Uprising in Second World War England

Take a look at our guest post from @WerranKate ➡️ https://t.co/BX0E2rBONJ

[Jo Durrant @jojo_durrant]

@RogerintheFoD @museuminthepark @WerranKate @lukejsherlock @anniegarthwaite @TheHistoryPress @THP_Local @GarethSwain @ENortonHistory @RWLDproject @HallHarvington @eandtbooks @Freeburian @DrCLaoutaris 🎤 We’ve had 3 brilliant events in the new series of events at @museuminthepark including last time with @WerranKate.

Next: On Sat 13th June @lukejsherlock will be talking to me about ‘Forgotten Churches’ - only a handful of tickets left!

https://t.co/kV6HleuCmo

[David Roy @DavidRo02674885]

I’ve been trying to sell my books in Appleby. Two days in, I have made £10 against an outlay of £80 for my stall and a £50 parking fine from the police. Being a failed writer sucks quite badly on days like this.

[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

The latest news from Sturminster Newton Literary Festival. Don't forget to buy your tickets!

https://t.co/FtL62YuPVV

[Dr Kate Werran @WerranKate]

Can't believe it is six years since this came out in hardback. So looking forward to seeing it updated with new testimony and pix in paperback this autumn!

[P&S History @PSHistory]

💬 New on the P&S Blog: An American Uprising in Second World War England

Take a look at our guest post from @WerranKate ➡️ https://t.co/0FoklU7x5a

[Portsmouth Libraries @PortsmouthReads]

Celebrate 50 years of Portsmouth Central Library 🎉
Join beloved local author Michelle Magorian (Goodnight Mister Tom) in conversation about her career & Portsmouth’s influence 📚
🗓️ Sat 11 July, 11am
🎟️ FREE: https://t.co/1HuEi000RU
📚 https://t.co/VQEj93dKyr

[Brian Groom @GroomB]

Wednesday.

[Jo Durrant @jojo_durrant]

🎤 My June events:

🧮 Weds 3rd: Prof Ian Stewart at @CheltSciFest

⛪️ Sat 13th: @lukejsherlock at @museuminthepark

📗 Sun 14th: @WerranKate at @SturminsterF

✨ Sat 27th: Starchild with Dame Dr Maggie Aderin for @RossiterBooks at @blaketheatre

https://t.co/JBkHPJ8Boc

[Dr Kate Werran @WerranKate]

I'll be talking about the British campaign to free an African American soldier sentenced to death for a WW2 crime he did not commit at Sturminster Newton on 14 June. I'll be in conversation with the wonderful @jojo_durrant We'd love to see you there - show starts at 4pm

[Matt Tiller @Tillerpop]

This Sat at @brixtonlibrary I'll be at @StanchionBooks London Football Book Market (11.30am - 4.30pm). Come along - always some brilliant and fascinating stuff at these and great to share @JackLeslieCamp and The Lion Who Never Roared....

[Dr Kate Werran @WerranKate]

And some amazing and important contributions from a fantastic audience! Thank you @jojo_durrant and the beautiful Museum in the Park for making me so welcome and for a wonderful afternoon in the sun!

[Jo Durrant @jojo_durrant]

@museuminthepark @RWLDproject @WerranKate @lukejsherlock @anniegarthwaite @Freeburian @THP_Local @TheHistoryPress @GarethSwain @DrCLaoutaris @HouseHistorian @GWSR @DeanForRailway @RogerintheFoD 🎤 Yesterday afternoon was the next in my series of in conversation events at @museuminthepark & I had a brilliant time talking to @WerranKate about a little known story from D-Day Britain about Leroy Henry. We had a great turn out on a sunny day ☀️

Next: 13/06: @lukejsherlock

[Dr Kate Werran @WerranKate]

@RWLDproject @jojo_durrant @museuminthepark @THP_Local @TheHistoryPress @GarethSwain @RogerintheFoD @lukejsherlock @ENortonHistory @HallHarvington @anniegarthwaite We missed seeing you this time, but I referenced your amazing story. Come and find us next time!

[Jo Durrant @jojo_durrant]

@WerranKate @museuminthepark Thank you Kate 🙏🏻

[Dr Kate Werran @WerranKate]

Come to see Jo and I this afternoon in Stroud's beautiful Museum in the Park. We'll be talking about the British defence of Leroy Henry, an African American G.I. sentenced to death for a rape he did not commit. 2pm start.

[Jo Durrant @jojo_durrant]

🎤 We have 5 more events in the 2026 Our Beautiful Universe series of in conversations at @museuminthepark:

📗 23/05: @WerranKate
⛪️ 13/06: @lukejsherlock
🐱 04/07: Charlie Creed
🏰 01/08: Phil Downing of @HallHarvington
👑 29/08: @anniegarthwaite

https://t.co/kV6HleuCmo

[Jo Durrant @jojo_durrant]

🎤 We have 5 more events in the 2026 Our Beautiful Universe series of in conversations at @museuminthepark:

📗 23/05: @WerranKate
⛪️ 13/06: @lukejsherlock
🐱 04/07: Charlie Creed
🏰 01/08: Phil Downing of @HallHarvington
👑 29/08: @anniegarthwaite

https://t.co/kV6HleuCmo

[Dr Kate Werran @WerranKate]

Jo really is a class act when it comes to interviewing authors - I can't recommend her highly enough! Come and watch her with me in Stroud this Saturday at 2pm @museuminthepark

[Jo Durrant @jojo_durrant]

🎤 I’m asking for a little bit of help with freelance life.

Do you know anyone who runs a festival or one off events eg in book shops who needs a professional interviewer?

Or anyone who might benefit from an audio podcast, with professional interviewing, production & editing?

[Jo Durrant @jojo_durrant]

Including a feature on my interview with @WerranKate at @SturminsterF on Sunday 14th June ☺️

[Sturminster Newton Literary Festival @SturminsterF]

The latest news from Sturminster Newton Literary Festival.
https://t.co/uHdKYyEGHt

[Dr Kate Werran @WerranKate]

@GroomB Toppings here has an amazing schedule...definitely try them