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
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .