Yesterday evening two historic railway icons were caught together on camera when at around 6pm on Tuesday 6 May, the iconic Flying Scotsman steamed past the Rewley Road Swingbridge, a rare meeting of two important pieces of railway heritage in one frame.

Built in 1923, the Flying Scotsman is one of the world’s most famous steam locomotives, the first to officially reach 100mph. It’s been lovingly restored and continues to tour the UK, offering a powerful reminder of the golden age of rail.

The Rewley Road Swingbridge, built in 1850, is a rare surviving example of a hand-operated swing bridge and a scheduled monument. Oxford Preservation Trust owns and looks after the bridge, preserving it as a visible part of Oxford’s industrial past.