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
Neville Gabie
Some years ago I was asked to photograph people playing sports in Pakistan for Art Review magazine and the NGO Right To Play. I spent several days photographing Afghan refugees living just outside Quetta, playing football and cricket, in different… Read More
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I found this image when I was walking home whilst living in Durban. The pitch was painted onto the pavement, I imagine for some sort of improvised game - it was about the same size as a Subbuteo mat. I… Read More
Cambridge Rules 1848
Sam Hallas
The pitch was made up of barley, wild oats and chamomile, all about knee high.
Cesar Moran
I am Cesar Moran, Little Caesars Travels, Guatemala - I read the rules in the rain forest of Tikal for my friends Alan and Neville
Linda Dunn
A pitch on an island in the Belizian Cayes - Caye Caulker The pitch was mostly sand and crushed shells with a bit of rough grass, the players played 3 x 20 minute halves because it was so hot! There… Read More
Alan Ward
Watched a pre-season game at the Antigua stadium, Guatemala. As we walked up to the stadium a community group band were playing. The stadium had lovely graphics above the entrance.
Seb
'Ultras' green graffiti on the side of the Sporting Lisbon stadium in Lisbon Portugal
Seb
Photographed in Marrakesh. I liked the fact the pitch was completely flooded and reflecting the goal and the buildings behind.