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
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
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 .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
