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.
pete overton
When it was still easier to travel in the northern parts of Pakistan, I spent some time in Peshawar. Often I would see boys playing football and cricket, but on this occasion one of the boys brought a pet pigeon… Read More
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english
Cambridge Rules 1848
Alan Ward
Forres Mechanicals v Inverurie Loco Works - a game to conjure in the mind as the results are being read out on the radio. I had a rare chance to visit a Highland League game, but missed the mid-week game… Read More
Alan Ward
After the match at Forres Mechanicals, it's down to the pub to celebrate! Forres Mechanicals 2 Inverurie Loco Works 0 It would have been great to celebrate the home win in the advertised pub, the sign strategically positioned next to… Read More
Cambridge Rules 1848
Cambridge Rules 1848
neville gabie
Cyrille Regis 26th September 2017. One of the very few perks in being a Forest Green Season ticket holder in a season, which has been disappointingly poor, was being invited as a VIP guest of Cambridge United to see the… Read More
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english
Paul Rosenbloom
In 1964, Man United drew twice with Sunderland in the FA Cup Sixth Round, 3-3 at Old Trafford and 2-2 in the replay at Roker Park. The second replay was scheduled for Monday night, 09 March at Leeds Road, then… Read More
Language
English
Northern Canary
This sticker was photographed in the away end at Barnsley, so I'll pin it to the map there, but it's got an interesting story attached to it. Stamford Association Football Club currently play in the Premier Division of the Northern… Read More
Dave Bradford
An unusual pitch - probably not regulation, and possibly not for 11 a side. Sadly didn't see a game played in it but would have been fun to have had a kick about in, 1 v 1.