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City of Lights festival brings Carlisle's Roman heritage to life

Stuart Walker Carlisle City of Lights, Carlisle CastleStuart Walker
Sound and light projected onto the buildings transforms their facades

Historic landmarks are being illuminated to celebrate a city's Roman heritage.

City of Lights takes people back to Roman times in Luguvalium - the original name of Carlisle.

Visitors start at Carlisle Cathedral then go on to Tullie House and Carlisle Castle.

The event is part of Hadrian's Wall 1900 - a year-long festival to mark the 1,900th anniversary of the wall's construction.

Carlisle City Cllr Stephen Higgs, portfolio holder for culture, heritage and leisure, said: "City of Lights has been part of our events programme since 2020 and we have worked hard to make this event bigger and better."

Stuart Walker Carlisle City of Lights, Carlisle CastleStuart Walker
Cumbria County Councillor Cyril Weber, said it was "fantastic" to see the city's Roman heritage brought to life

City of Lights is organised by the Discover Carlisle team at Carlisle City Council and Luxmuralis in association with Cumbria County Council.

Peter Walker of Luxmuralis said: "Carlisle has such a rich and significant cultural and social heritage, going back millennia.

"Bringing this history and heritage to life through the creation of bespoke artwork is a great privilege."

Stuart Walker Carlisle City of Lights, Carlisle CathedralStuart Walker
City of Lights is on until 23 October
Stuart Walker Carlisle City of Lights projection on Carlisle CastleStuart Walker
The event marks the 1,900th anniversary of the building of Hadrian's Wall
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