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
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
