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
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .