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.
Michael Warner
Ipswich were playing Man Utd in a Tuesday night game back in the early 1970s. It was the Manchester team of Charlton, Best and Law. The ground was so full that the boys were pulled out of the stands and… Read More
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Tim East
When Norwich played Leicester City in March 1963, I dearly wanted to go. It was the Sixth Round of the FA Cup, I was a teenager, and a big crowd was anticipated. My mother, though, really objected to me going… Read More
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English
Carol Ann Wood
The Day A Dream Came True: My Munich Memory As a Chelsea supporter since the age of nine in 1970, I really have seen it all. Good, bad, indifferent, downright dire. Drama, off-field shenanigans. Sometimes I feel that my club… Read More
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English
Derek
My Most Memorable Goal. It was a goal I never saw! February 28th 1959 and my team, Norwich then in the Third Division, were playing at Sheffield United for a place in the semi final of the FA Cup. At… Read More
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English
Phil Shelley
I'm a long standing Brighon & Hove Albion fan, I endured the debacle when the previous chairman sold our ground in 1997 with no intention of replacing it. Watched my team playing 'home' games 70 miles away at Gillingham, and… Read More
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Dec Cooper
My favourite Leicester city player growing up was always Muzzy Izzet, and in recent seasons favourites have included Jamie Vardy, Esteban Cambiasso, Yakubu & Anthony Knockeart. However my favourite goal ever scored was Lilian Nalis in the Premier League 03-04… Read More
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English
Neville Gabie
‘Believe me it ain’t easy’ – my parents killed his dog. Kevin Keegan was my hero. He was the bright light in an otherwise rather dull life of a fifteen year old and I still remember the pain I felt… Read More
