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Andy continues, “Already it has become clear that it is the “who’s been out with who” side of things that is getting most hits and so FAKTree researchers are currently concentrating on more of the Hello and OK generation celebrities. But the serious side is not being forgotten – and historical input continues. “Most entries link to their various family members with dates and places of birth, plus details of their schools, colleges and occupations. Click on a school and you’ll find who else went there. It’s quite amazing just how many Prime Ministers went to Eton and Harrow. Many people are also linked by their associations – you can find the entire England World Cup team listed along with all their family and scholarly backgrounds, or the boys of One Direction. or indeed the Rolling Stones There is even a list of famous Brownies and Girl Guides.” You might recognise Andy’s name – he takes the pictures for the popular “The View from The Dartmouth Office” feature that we regularly publish in By The Dart. Contrary to some people’s opinion, the office in question is Andy and Helen’s, not this magazine’s. Perched high up in Above Town, they have the most magnificent view but Andy admits the pressures of creating FAKTree have caused him to neglect his photo website. Pictures are still being taken and posted but are not being updated daily at the moment. “We are so lucky to live and work in such a wonderful place and we have found fantastic professional support
locally. Simon Wishy from Kingsbridge has been invaluable in getting this project off the ground and we have a number of marvellous researchers, all young mothers who work freelance for us and update the database daily,” says Helen. “They are wonderful and are committed to make this a success. Andy and I really enjoy this work but didn’t really expect to find others who felt likewise, yet it seems we have. The research is always fascinating and can become truly addictive. One researcher, who shall remain nameless joked she might consider giving up her children to continue inputting. Well, we think she was joking.” There are already tens of thousands of famous and infamous names on the site, but there’s still an awfully long way to go. It’s a job that’s never-ending, still very much a work in progress. So don’t expect everybody’s background to be
available....yet. The site has been built from scratch by Andy and Helen without any outside finance and their next move is to start promoting the
site.They are also seeking partners and investment from the publishing world and hope to increase the number of researchers and data input staff to speed up the pace of growth. If you’re interested in possibly becoming one of these in the future, let Andy & Helen know by emailing
andy@faktree.co.uk So take a look at
FAKTree.co.uk – make sure to scroll over and click on all the underlined links.u
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