Parker's Piece
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This 10ha of common land is named after Edward Parker who farmed it and was a cook at Trinity College who owned the land before 1613. It is now regarded as the birthplace of the rules of Association Football.
In 1838, a feast for 15,000 guests was held on Parker's Piece to celebrate the coronation of Queen VictoriaSeptember 11, 2017
One of the larger meadows of the various Commons, which is much used for picnics and Spirt.
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•July 10, 2019
Parkers Piece is 25 grassy acres of pathways and pitches, that is reputed to be the birthplace of the rules of football.
May 30, 2025
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