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.
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
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ENGLISH
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
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English
Alan Ward
Футбольная наклейка ФК «Динамо» в Москве на светильнике возле метро «Трабская», Москва Futbol'naya nakleyka FK «Dinamo» v Moskve na svetil'nike vozle metro «Trabskaya», Moskva FC Dynamo Moscow football sticker on lamp-post near Trabnaya metro, Moscow
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Russian and English
Matvey Manizer and the Russian Footballer
Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Russian: Пло́щадь Револю́ции) is one of the most famous stations of the Moscow Metro, in the Tverskoy District of central Moscow. The station is named after Revolution Square, under which it is located. It is located on the… Read More
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English
Badge
Tiny football badge bought in the flea market at Vernisazh, Izmailovsky Park, Moscow
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English
A Rare Honour
In the Photograph Mr.S.John Bosco (Wearing a dark stripped Shirt & Spectacles) President of Karunalaya is on the left and B.Ravikumar David (wearing a light colour checked shirt), Vice President of Karunalaya is on the right. It was an unforgettable… Read More
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English
What connects Jimmy’s and the game of football?
Parkers Piece of course. In 2000, the Zion Eagles, a football team for homeless people in Cambridge, discovered that the city had played a major role in the development of the FA rules. They organised a commemorative football against the… Read More
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English
neville gabie
Tears and Falafel After the final whistle a man I have known since he was a primary school friend of my sons, stood crying uncontrollably in front of me. ‘If I am such an emotional wreck after a football match,… Read More
Jeremy Hunt
I will be appearing in my iconic 1957 FA Cup winning claret and blue Villa shirt in a theatrical event 'Stadium' at the Birmingham Rep June 9-17, 2017. The drama of theatre meets the thrill of football told through the… Read More
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english
The Winter Game
Whilst researching the history of Parker's Piece, the artists Alan and Neville visited the Wren Library at Trinity College and were shown the following booklet. The Winter Game: Rules of Football by J. C. T. to which are added THE… Read More
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English