BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts. Occupied by old bikes and dirt encrusted kitchen equipment, this former South Derbyshire care home was once a place of help and kindness but now all of those memories are covered in dust and completely forgotten. The sights inside this unnerving building were captured by Derbyshire photographer Toby Batchelor, 34, after his fascination with forgotten buildings led him into urban exploring.“These photographs capture the knock on effects of budget cuts, over population and a struggling system,” said Toby
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
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AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
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A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .