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.
Cambridge Rules 1848
Charlie Roadnight
Whilst on a 3 day trek through the Colca Canyon, the second deepest canyon on Earth, we came across a small pitch seemingly in the middle of nowhere.
Charlie Roadnight
Santa Fe vs. Junior in Bogota, Colombia. The fans inside the stadium really made us feel welcome, including some young children who were desperate to practice their English with us. The stadium was part-full apart from at the ends of… Read More
Cambridge Rules 1848
Wardie
When I was a kid, my dad used to take me and my brother to watch Norwich train on a Friday before a home match at the old Trowse training ground (now a housing estate). This was a big treat,… Read More
Language
English
Charlie Roadnight
We went down to a local bar in Cali, Colombia to watch the national team win against Peru. When Los Cafeteros play it's a really special atmosphere. Everyone was proudly wearing the shirt and although they were bemused to see… Read More
Charlie Roadnight
A mixture of locals and tourists play football in the Sacred Valley a few miles away from the famous Ancient city of Machu Picchu in Peru. To play in such an awe-inspiring location was one of the most memorable experiences… Read More
Cambridge Rules 1848
Guatemalan Shopkeeper
This shopkeeper read the original 1848 rules and when I'd finished filming him, he insisted on keeping the camera rollling and telling me his version of the rules they play now. It's a passionate description of football from deep in… Read More
Language
Latin American Spanish
Guatemalan Shopkeeper
Sadly I don't have this man's name - I filmed him reading the rules in the rainforest of Tikal. He and the other guys around him were waiting to play an improvised game of football afterwards with an unripe avacado!… Read More
Language
Latin American Spanish