Press/Media: Newspaper Article
13 years ago on 25th April 2011, the world’s first live-streamed village cricket match took place in Wray, Lancashire and was broadcast globally via Twitter. The idea, shared between consultant John Popham and farmer-turned-DIY-internet-engineer Chris Conder, was made a reality thanks to Professor Nick Race and his researchers at Lancaster University, who provided the Wray community with high-speed internet access as part of their ongoing research.
| Title | Fancy a game of Twicket? Marking 13 years since the #trending game and the beginnings of a community-led internet service provider |
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| Degree of recognition | Local |
| Primary Media type | Web |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| Date | 25/04/24 |
| Producer/Author | FST Research and Engagement Team |
| Persons | Ellen Greyling, Nicholas Race |