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

Ned MacDougall

Here at Hemsworth Miners Welfare I like that the dug out is as high as the covered stand.

Wakefield, UK

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Jon Bottomley

A photo from the away end at Stamford Bridge. As a Norwich City supporter who gets to more away games than at home, this is a symbol of support for my team, defiance, and a recognition that there is more… Read More

Macclesfield, UK

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Bryan Javis

Here is a birds eye view of the New Den. Its from a model of London at The Building Centre which is 15 minutes walk from Euston Station. You can also see the Olympic Stadium (West Ham) on the same… Read More

Camden, UK

Julian Millar

The sacking of Steve McClaren recently reminded me of the time I went to see Schalke take on his FC Twente side in the Europa League in 2012. Say what you like about the former England manager, but the Twente… Read More

Bourton-on-the-Water, England

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Alex Murray

While on holiday in Crete I picked up this scarf off one of the shops that sell those fake football shirts you find literally everywhere. I picked it out simply because I had no idea who the club were and… Read More

Cannock, United Kingdom

Freya

My first ever hand knitted Crystal Palace scarf!! EAGLES!!

London, United Kingdom

mick Docking

The Crowd at Wembley in 1973, Norwich versus Tottenham in the League Cup final. This was taken from the Eastern Daily Press. I'm in the front row fourth from the left.

Huddersfield, UK