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
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
