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.
Seb Ward
My first outing with the Newcastle University Non-League Society took me as far as Whitley Bay, a small town on the North East coast. The home side put on a show for our student contingent, weathering an early onslaught before… Read More
Alan Ward
Whilst on holiday I came across this unusual football pitch in the Olympic Park in Barcelona, sadly no one was around playing at the time - has anyone ever played this type of table (head?) football?
Cambridge Rules 1848
Jim Sherwood
Looking out over the wilds of Colne, there just happens to be a football match in the foreground.
Cambridge Rules 1848
Cambridge Rules 1848
Cambridge Rules 1848
Tobias Gabie
Chalong Police - Station Chief Officer and Chalong Police FC player Being in Thailand meant staying up until 4am to see Liverpool play Villa Real in the Europa League Semi-Final. Looking out into the night sky, not far from where… Read More
Xie Tian
When I am not working in the blast furnaces I do soccer training. This is where we go. It is next to the KISCO stadium in Anning City.
Christopher Priday
Liam visted his 100th football ground on 5th December 2015 as Alton Town played host to East Cowes Victoria in their final game at their Bass Sports Ground. Follow Liam's travels on twitter @Cpriday