THE soundtrack to a bygone era was brought back to life in suitably-vintage surroundings.

Jazz musicians honked out upbeat tunes at Oxford Bus Museum in Long Hanborough on Sunday, marking its second May swing celebration.

The museum, which preserves 130 years of the county's transport history with displays of horse-drawn vehicles, coaches and artefacts, welcomed the Cutting Edge Big Band.

Jonathan Radley, a museum trustee, said: "A friend of mine plays the trumpet in the band and they have come along for the past two Mays. They played two sets of jazz and swing music from the 30s, 40s and 50s.

"It was just a bit of fun. We thought if people are interested in vintage vehicles they might also be interested in vintage music. It was very enjoyable, there was a mix of retired people and young people with families who popped in.

"They played guitar, keyboard, trumpets and saxophones."

Anyone hoping to hear the vintage tunes will have to wait again until next May, when Mr Radley hopes the event will return, but he welcomed visitors for another upcoming event.

The museum will host free vintage bus rides on Bank Holiday Monday, May 30, which for the first time will run to and from the recently-opened Oxford Parkway railway station.

Passengers wanting to hop on and experience the past can turn up every hour from 11.30am until 3.30pm, or catch a ride back from the station every hour until 4pm.