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Published: 11:25AM GMT 05 Mar 2010

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Illuminating Hadrian"s Wall

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It is 1,600 years given the Roman legions withdrew their straight-road construction skills and troops bravery from Britain. To symbol the occasion, there will be a fantastic one-off eventuality in the form of a line of glow kindled at 500-metre intervals along the 84-mile length of Hadrian"s Wall. Starting at eve in Wallsend in the east, the lights will in the future widen to Solway Firth in the west. A torchlit parade, together with a costumed way and music, will take place in Carlisle when the locale is reached by the lights.

March 13; Hadrian"s Wall; free, nonetheless preregistration is compulsory at a little sites

We English, Bradford

The photographer Simon Roberts has trafficked the length and extent of England to jot down people spending camp time in the country"s sundry landscapes (pictured). Gathered together, his functions are a distinguished scrutiny of Englishness.

March twelve Sep 5; National Media Museum, 0870 70 10 200; www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk. Admission free

See a preference of images from the We English muster

Crufts, Birmingham

This long-lived prominence in the dog monthly calendar is back, with dogs of all shapes and sizes opposed for the vaunted pretension of Best in Show. The world"s largest dog show additionally includes parades, lively displays, heelwork to song and rescue dogs display off their skills.

March 1114 NEC; Birmingham; 0844 444 9944, www.crufts.org.uk; Adults �13, young kids �9

International sorcery festival

Magicians from around the universe accumulate in South Tyneside for this paean to illusion. Performers will perform audiences at schools and residential homes. There are dual celebration shows on Mar twelve and 13, as well as a magician"s gathering where would-be Harry Potters can collect up tips.

March 8 14; assorted venues, South Shields; www.southtyneside.info/magicfestival; celebration show �13, three-day gathering �65

Discover Lincolnshire

Attractions around the county, together with the pretentious Lincoln Cathedral, are opening their doors free of charge. There is additionally a free blue-badge on foot debate of Lincoln"s ancestral streets.

March 13-14; assorted venues, Lincolnshire; 01522 545 458; www.visitlincolnshire.com

To contention an event, send details, together with a phone number, to comingup@telegraph.co.uk

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