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
Cambridge Rules 1848
Ngaio Gabie
local football tournament in Jaipur, India. Not sure if these gentlemen were officials or just spectators.
Cambridge Rules 1848
Keith Bates
When I was 8 years old and living in Liverpool, I wasn’t a huge football fan but I loved watching the football results on television and was quite taken with a cardboard League Ladder that came free with the Tiger… Read More
Cambridge Rules 1848
Ben East
Although taken out of context - as this is to do with the cricket pitch on Parker's - I had to laugh when I saw this on a visit.
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
neville gabie
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