ickledot is John Ashton. In a previous life John gained a degree in History and Politics from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and a PGCE from the University of Durham. For over 20 years, he was a school teacher in various middle schools in the Bradford area of West Yorkshire.
When a growing love of his Apple Macintosh led him into a career change he retrained and learn more about computer design for print and the web.
After taking several courses in desktop publishing, html and php he was successful in gaining an HNC in graphic design at Keighley College and a Post Graduate Certificate of Art from the Bradford School of Art. In addition he has also worked on several community projects including the bantamspast museum and website for his beloved Bradford City AFC. More recently he has been working on photographic archives held at the Industrial Museum, Eccleshill, Bradford. He is providing a variety of services for Primary Colours, a Huddersfield based company which promotes diversity in education.