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Can you spot the objects from a different era in this street scene?

Things are not all that they seem in this Victorian-themed puzzle 

Emma Elsworthy
Wednesday 13 June 2018 18:03 BST
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Spot the anachronisms in this Victorian street scene
Spot the anachronisms in this Victorian street scene (Emma Elsworthy / South West News Service)

This Victorian street scene puzzle is not as easy to solve as it first seems.

Somewhere in this old-fashioned scene are 10 anachronisms – things which are out of place or do not fit in a particular era, age or time.

Can you spot the modern products and services hidden in this Victorian street?

The puzzle was created by the British Standards Institution (BSI), to celebrate 115 years of its famous BSI kite mark which is used as a mark of quality and reliability.

Having first appeared on tramway rails in 1903, the symbol can be seen on hundreds of different products and services including manhole covers, smoke alarms, security locks and fire extinguishers.

Natasha Bambridge, BSI’s UK product certification director, said: “The BSI kite mark is a highly recognised mark of quality which consumers know they can trust.

“Eight in 10 of us recognise the importance of British standards, and 59 per cent look out for the BSI kite mark as a mark of quality for products and services from sofas to customer services.”

Spot the anachronisms in this Victorian street scene (Emma Elsworthy / South West News Service)

10 Anachronisms to spot

1. Electric oven – Kite mark for electrical and testing services for Gas and Electrical products

2. Alexa speaker – Kite mark for Internet of Things devices

3. Mobile phone banking app – Kite mark for Financial Products

4. Fire extinguisher – Kite mark for Fire Detection and Suppression

5. Double glazed window – Kite mark for Double Glazing Installation

6. Eye protector – Kite mark for Personal Protective Equipment

7. Auto repair – Kite mark for Vehicle Damage Repair

8. Customer service badge – Kite mark for Customer Service

9. Construction helmet – Kite mark for Industrial Safety Helmets

10. Dust mask – Kite mark for respiratory protection

The answers revealed (Emma Elsworthy / South West News Service)

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