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.
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.
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.
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.
Giorgio Pin
Can someone please help. You see, I have a serious problem - I think I'm football mad! It all started around 2002. I hadn't been to see a football match for years and decided to go and see my beloved… Read More
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Jack Reeve
This photo was taken in a Primary School in Nairobi in 2013. I travelled out there with some school friends to carry out charity work and while we were there we had some time to play football with the children.… Read More
Mick Docking
This is a plaque showing the position of centre spot of Huddersfield Town's old Leeds Road ground. It is now a B & Q car park.
Mike Dunn
I was lucky enough to be at this match, at 14 years of age, to see the best player in the world ever. George Best scored six goals against the Cobblers after being banned for many weeks. It was like… Read More
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Trevor Brittain
Tonbridge Angels FC, Ryman Premier League. A montage to remember 2015 - a new manager avoids relegation, a triallist dies on the pitch mid-game and sparks a huge community effort for heart screening, the top players, unsung hero, and launch… Read More
Linda Dunn
I only play football for one week of every year. It’s around Easter, and almost always in Scotland. This picture shows one of our more spectacular ‘pitches’, in Big Sand, just north of Gairloch on the west coast of Scotland.… Read More
Jeremy Hunt
Brrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazzzzziiiiilllllll. I love the nostalgia of football kit. I bought the Brazil shirt, and a retro Fluminense shirt in a street market in Rio de Janeiro. Jeremy Hunt in Retro Brazil football shirt and peruca do Carneval. Itamambuca, Brazil, February… Read More
Amy Gledhill
When I was in primary school I loved being 'one of the boys' and started kicking the ball around with them at lunchtime. I couldn't join the boys team to play against other schools so we set up one for… Read More
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Kevin Hives
As a young boy, I had no choice but to become a Spurs fan. My father tried hard to make me follow Blackpool in honour of his father's birth place, but when my cousin was already a young star at… Read More
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Cambridge Rules 1848
