Connections With The Edge https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Stories from the coastal edge: W. B. Yeats, Sligo, Ireland #2 Digital and AI literacy for social mobility #1 Abstract accepted for International Conference of Autoethnography (ICAE) 2026 Project page. My journey from “working-class” origins to a hybrid identity: using interpretative autobiography/autoethnography to explore my social mobility Paper accepted for The International Education Studies Association Conference 2026 Wishing you a Happy New Year for 2025 Who writes the history of Punk and Post-Punk is a bone of contention. Try my ‘cold case’ approach for size! Weird Whale Man Project My interview with the excellent StrawberrySwitchblade.net fan site is out MailPoet Page Two of my original compositions from the debut album by Three Bop Stories from the coastal edge: Mullagmore Head, Sligo, Ireland #4 Article published Punk and Post Punk (Journal) AI in learning, leisure and work: ethical considerations Submission to the Punk Scholars Network USA/Canada conference has been accepted Navigation tips: Ways to view photo stories Part 4, Episode 1, Outsider Academic – As a Gamekeeper’s Son, I have travelled a long way Winter Solstice 2023 Selected photos: Chicago ‘L’ (elevated train) August 2024 Stories from the coastal edge: Streedagh Point and road to Glencar Waterfall, Sligo, Ireland #5 When post-punk tribes go to war: the story of my 1984 (conference report) Stories from the coastal edge: Rosses Point, Sligo, Ireland #3 Stories from the coastal edge: Sligo, Ireland #1 Research Approach #1 Part 5, Portfolio #2.5, Living under the Cotswold Edge: Portraits at Painswick Beacon Part 2, Episode 11, Siouxsie and the Banshees Part 2, Episode 10, Damaged Goods EP Part 5, Portfolio #2.6, Living under the Cotswold Edge: Carolyn’s Story Portfolio of John’s photos Part 5, Portfolio #2.3, Living under the Cotswold Edge: Martin’s Story Part 7 – Portfolio #10.1, Graveyards for Boats and Ships. Purton Hulks I am taking a break from blogging until later in the year. I will be following up leads, passions, hunches and photo story ideas … Part 7, Portfolio #10.5 – Graveyards for Boats and Ships. Sharpness #2 Part 7, Portfolio #10.4 – Graveyards for Boats and Ships. Sharpness #1 About Report from Subcultures Network Conference Part 2, Episode 9, Spiral Scratch EP Part 7, Portfolio #10.3 – Graveyards for Boats and Ships. 1960 Severn Railway Bridge Disaster Part 5, Portfolio #2.4, Living under the Cotswold Edge: Spring Mist Part 5 – Portfolio #2.2, Living under the Cotswold Edge: Moe’s Story When cruelty and carelessness can be such an effective combination for both traditional and social media, it’s clear that the era of rational discourse is well and truly over. Or is it? Simon Emmerson RIP London in the 80s Indie music milieu, a network linked to me (i.e. yours truly John Cook) London in the 80s Indie music milieu, a short 1.5 min Reel of bands I was in like Angles One 5 (best Peel sessions of 1981) and Strawberry Switchblade London in the 80s Indie music milieu, slides for Subcultures Network International Conference Part 7, Portfolio #10.2  – Graveyards for Boats and Ships. Lydney Hulks Research Approach #2 Get Involved Part 5 , Portfolio Show Reel #2 John Cook. Links for bands, academic work & photos