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.
gamal
My name is Gamal and my team is Al Ahly. In 2012 72 of our Ultras died after a game with the team Al Masry in Port Siad when their fans attacked us. The stadium was locked, so we could… Read More
Charlie
Three football stickers found on a sign-post in the far reaches of the north of Scotland, from Young Boys of Bern. But as there isn't a Bern entry so far we have added it to the map in Switzerland. Since… Read More
Alex Paterson
23rd March 2019 | Non-League Dogs Day | West Didsbury and Chorlton FC WD&C FC dedicate a match to dogs! 58 dog owners brought their pooches to the match, and paraded them at half-time. A supporter from Biggleswade and his… Read More
Four Four Ewe
Durness FC, a village team at the very top of Scotland on North-West coast. Not sure what level they play at in the Scottish football pyramid, and sadly no games whilst we were there but plenty of activity on the… Read More
tobias gabie
Today was a huge day and a perfect one to be in Liverpool. In LFC and in Jurgen Klopp we still believe! Six games to go- Tobias.
CAMBRIDGE RULES SCULPTURE INSTALLED AT SHANGHAI SHENHUA TRAINING COMPLEX
Given that the earliest recorded form of a game where a ball had to be kicked into a net is not in England at all, but 3rd Century BC China, it’s apt that one of the stones has gone to Shanghai. Shanghai Greenland Shenhua Football Club in… Read More
Jan Voljoen
Merman Northern Cape, South Africa. The temperature today was 38 degrees, so no one wanted to play.
Sebastian
West Didsbury and Chorlton FC One of the hipsterist clubs I've ever been to. It's all done in the best possible ironic taste! They sing 'Hummus, hummus hummus… quinoa, quinoa, quinoa' to the tune of 2 Unlimited’s 'No Limit' rather… Read More
Cambridge Rules 1848
