A historical photograph from the Oxford Mail depicts a courageous young boy who rescued his sibling from a residential blaze sparked by an abandoned lighter.

This image is among 12 archival photographs discovered featuring brothers and sisters caring for one another throughout the years, ranging from brave deeds to heartwarming scenes.

The collection showcases siblings in costumes together, on excursions and participating in local playgroup activities.

Poppy and Agamemnon Crumpton, ages two and three, pictured with a Snakeshead Fritillary flower in Ducklington, 2000 (Image: Oxford Mail archive)

One charming photograph captures a brother and sister pair studying a striking snakeshead fritillary bloom.

Another depicts a four-year-old boy sharing a sample of his candy floss with his young sister at St Giles Fair.

Explore this Oxford Mail archive picture collection showcasing brother-sister pairs across Oxfordshire throughout the years.