PHOTOS that show the importance of Hadrian's Wall to our modern lives have gone on display.

The photos taken by members of the public show how the wall, 1,900 years old this year, provides the backdrop to important moments in people's lives.

Jane Ainsworth, from Ponteland, has submitted a photo showing her family reunion at Housesteads Fort with grandchildren from Virginia in the United States.

Hexham Courant: Jane Ainsworth enjoyed a family reunion at Housesteads Fort with grandchildren from Virginia in the United States.Jane Ainsworth enjoyed a family reunion at Housesteads Fort with grandchildren from Virginia in the United States.

"It's a reminder of lovely family times because it was taken in August 2019 just before the pandemic which meant we wouldn’t be able to see them for some time," said Jane.

"The children love the history of the wall which I think we can sometimes take for granted. They found it hard to believe they were in a Roman fort!”

Martin Casey’s night-time shot of the wall’s famous Sycamore Gap brings back chilly memories for the 61-year-old who runs a tarmac company in Cheshire.

Hexham Courant: This photo of Sycamore Gap taken by Martin Casey features in the exhibition.This photo of Sycamore Gap taken by Martin Casey features in the exhibition.

“I spent four hours walking and got the shot on the way back and it was worth it,” said Martin, an amateur photographer. “A midnight walk on a cold clear night. Just me, the tree and a million stars. Perfect!

“My camera’s remote control froze and when I got back to my vehicle the temperature was showing minus 7.5 degrees!

“I called at a local pub afterwards and asked for a hot coffee to warm myself up. One man sitting at the bar said ‘Hot coffee? You’re soft lad. Minus 7 is just a nip in the air up here!’”

The exhibition, Our Hadrian’s Wall, went on display in the gardens at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery in Carlisle on Friday, April 1 and runs until June 12.

Director of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Andrew Mackay said: "The photographs explore what Hadrian’s Wall means to people in 2022.

"They illustrate how the wall has been part of everyday life and has become entwined in cherished family memories.

“Visitors are invited to view them and see how they showcase a variety of interpretations of the wall's meaning and relevance.

"There are dramatic landscapes, cherished memories, intimate stories and joyous moments to reflect on."