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

Cambridge Rules 1848

Cambridge Rules 1848

Karim Hosny

Rule

All of the rules

I am Karim Hosny from the NAFAS project in Cairo we are going to be part of the Street Child World Cup to be held in Moscow in 2018. Our facebook page is here https://www.facebook.com/StreetChildWorldCupRio2014EgyptTeam Instagram nafas_eg

Language

Arabic

Cairo, Egypt

Cambridge Rules 1848

Cambridge Rules 1848

Cambridge Rules 1848

Cambridge Rules 1848

All 11 rules read by Drika and her team mates at Powerleague Manchester

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All 11 of the original rules.

Language

Brazilian Portuguese

Manchester, UK

Cambridge Rules 1848

Cambridge Rules 1848