The Answerbank is operated by Answerbank Ltd which, given that they share the same Kettering address and phone number, appears to be linked closely with SilverDisc Ltd:
http://www.silverdisc.co.uk/
However the listing there used to indicate that this site was owned by Crystal Guides, so maybe that's who actually created it:
http://crystalguides.co.uk/
If Andy-Hughes is around he might be able to tell you more because he was involved in getting things off the ground for AB.
I think it was connected with them, or Associated Newspapers anyway, when it started, 237SJ. And of course the Mail still provides much of its content...
i just assumed it was designed/built by 1 or 2 compter savvy people running it from their bedrooms with the help of friends keeping an eye on things, never gave a thought to what sounds like massive companies and national newspapers.Thanks all for your answers