About Cambridge Rules

What began as a simple set of rules for a game of football played on a patch of ground in Cambridge, has grown into a worldwide phenomena embraced by diverse cultures around the world.

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Written in Stone

One large stone cut into nine, engraved with the laws of the game in different languages. Four stones stay on Parker’s Piece, the others travel to five countries across the planet in a cultural exchange.

Written in Stone

Interpreted Worldwide

For centuries, Parker's Piece has been used for sport, recreation and public events. But where do you play football? Share your stories, photographs and film about the beautiful game wherever it is played.

Interpreted Worldwide

Brought Back to Cambridge

In 2018, football stories, images and sounds gathered from around the world will be displayed on Parker’s Piece as Cambridge’s stone marker is unveiled - celebrating the city’s role in the story of football.

Brought Back to Cambridge

Oscar Mohammadpour

In year 6, we went on a school trip to Butlins and on the way back from our journey I saw Raheem Sterling at King's Cross train station. I had to double check to see if it was actually him… Read More

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English

Cambridge, England

W. Gabie

I woke up in Ubud got on my scooter and decided to ride wherever the road took me. It was early and the sun was strong. The road glistened from the heavy rain the night before. I cruised up a… Read More

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Cambridge Rules Podcast #3: Parker’s Piece, Quinton Fortune and a favela in Rio

Welcome to the latest Cambridge Rules 1848 podcast! For this edition, we went to a five-a-side football centre in Manchester to meet Drika and her friends from a favela in Brazil, who won the chance to come and play football in the United Kingdom – with Quinton… Read More

KANNADASAN

TEAM INDIA REPRESENTED BY KARUNALAYA PARTICIPATED IN THE STREET CHILDREN FOOTBALL WORLD CUP HELD AT RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. PLAYERS AND OFFICIALS OF KARUNALAYA PHOTOGRAPHED ALONG WITH BRAZILIAN STAR FOOTBALLER - BABETO (IN YELLOW T SHIRT) IT WAS A GREAT… Read More

Language

ENGLISH

CHENNAI, INDIA

Cambridge Rules 1848

Jessica Hutting

Jambore Futsal Anak (JFA) adalah ajang kompetisi, persahabatan, dan kampanye hak anak. Jambore Futsal Anak dimulai pertama kali pada 6-7 Desember 2014 yang diselenggarakan di Yayasan Kampus Diakoneia Modern (KDM), Bekasi dan diinisiasi setelah KDM menjadi bagian dari proyek Street… Read More

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Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia

Carol Ann Wood

Geezer Love I’ve been an ardent Chelsea supporter since 1970, and I’m a massive fan of David Luiz. When he returned to Chelsea last summer, I was delighted. I wanted to show my love for him, but I’d already bought… Read More

Language

English

CAMBRIDGE, UK

Cambridge Rules 1848

Cambridge Rules 1848

Cambridge Rules 1848